Jack Lowden's Bond Chances Jump as Co-Stars Hint at Casting
Summary
Actor Jack Lowden is currently the favorite to be the next James Bond according to prediction markets. His chances increased after co-star Gary Oldman hinted that the official casting decision has already been made but not announced yet.Key Facts
- Jack Lowden reached 49% probability in Polymarket’s prediction market for the next James Bond.
- Gary Oldman, Lowden’s co-star in the show Slow Horses, said the casting decision is done but not public.
- Polymarket has seen about $132,000 traded on Lowden’s casting outcome.
- Other actors in the running include Jack Barton, Callum Turner, Richard Madden, Jonathan Bailey, and Harris Dickinson.
- Kalshi’s prediction market gives Lowden a 63% chance to be cast, higher than any other contender.
- The James Bond franchise is now managed by Amazon MGM Studios.
- Casting director Nina Gold works on both Slow Horses and the upcoming Bond film.
- The market will officially resolve the casting prediction by the end of the year.
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