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James Bond Contender Jack Lowden Has an Awkward Bike Accident in London

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Jack Lowden has had a busy few months as one of the most talked-about names in the race to play James Bond. The Scottish actor, best known as River Cartwright in Apple TV’s ‘Slow Horses’, has seen his name come up again and again as the search for Daniel Craig’s successor continues.

The buzz has grown steadily. In October, Lowden, Callum Turner and Josh O’Connor were reportedly in the final week of screen tests for 007, according to Variety. Denis Villeneuve is directing the next Bond film from a script by Steven Knight, with Nina Gold overseeing casting.

This week, though, Lowden made headlines for a less glamorous reason. TMZ obtained video of Lowden rehearsing a scene for ‘Slow Horses’ in London when he lost his balance on his bike and fell to the ground.

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The footage, captured by Backgrid, shows a busy, rain-slicked London street at night, lined with shops and pedestrians. Fortunately, a stunt double reportedly stepped in for a more intense scene in which Lowden’s character collides with a taxi.

TMZ couldn’t resist a little teasing, joking that Lowden might have a hard time convincing Bond producers after struggling to stay on a bike. Of course, a stumble during rehearsal is hardly unusual on an action-heavy set.

The video may have revealed something more important for ‘Slow Horses’ fans. Lowden was seen filming on the set of the show’s eighth season, which seemed to undercut the theory that he couldn’t shoot both Bond and the series.

That theory had gained traction recently. Lowden’s name was reportedly left out of the ‘Slow Horses’ season 8 announcement, which fueled speculation that he might be the next Bond.

Lainey Gossip noted that the production doesn’t seem worried about spoilers, since Lowden was out filming on public streets and making it clear that River is part of season 8. The site also quipped that falling off a bike would be a very River Cartwright thing to do.

The tumble doesn’t seem to have hurt Lowden’s standing with fans. In a recent poll, he received 47.7% of votes, ahead of Callum Turner and Josh O’Connor. A fan vote, however, doesn’t reflect the filmmakers’ or casting team’s preferences.

His ‘Slow Horses’ co-stars have added to the excitement. In September, Gary Oldman claimed the new Bond had already been chosen but not yet announced, and said he was hoping it would be Lowden. However, The Hollywood Reporter understands that a casting decision has not yet been made.

There’s another connection fans have pointed out. Nina Gold is the casting director on both ‘Slow Horses’ and the Bond film. Lowden himself has been careful not to add fuel to the fire. In an interview with British GQ, he called the speculation very flattering but made clear he doesn’t intend to feed the conversation. He also has other projects coming. Lowden is set to play Mr. Darcy in Netflix’s upcoming ‘Pride and Prejudice’ miniseries.

Bond fans won’t have to wait forever. Producer Amy Pascal has hinted that an official announcement could come toward the end of 2026, with filming expected in 2027 and a release in 2028 at the earliest. Until then, Lowden is back in River Cartwright’s shoes, minor bike mishaps and all. And if he does land the role, it’s safe to say the stunt team will be on standby.

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