ONE of the rumoured James Bond hopefuls has been backed for the role of film’s leading man by his very famous Hollywood co-star.
A total of four actors are understood to be in the running for the part with , and , all 36, are understood to have.
A fourth actor – whose identity is yet to be uncovered – is also said to be very much in the frame.
But it is Jack Lowden who has been getting the backing of his film pals already.
Jack’s Slow Horses co-star Kristin Scott Thomas has now admitted she is backing him for the top gig.
The actress confessed he would be “very, very good” if he was to land the role.
Speaking to The Times , the 66-year-old star said: “Oh god, I wish I knew.
“He’s got that twinkle, he’s cheeky and he’s a very, very good actor.”
Jack previously spoke to GQ Hype about being in the frame but admitted he did not want to add “any noise” to the rumours.
He said: “It’s all very flattering. It’s nice to be mentioned – for any role – and I’m just not really going to add to the noise…
“It’s very nice, and Gary’s a sweetheart – it’s particularly lovely, coming from someone like him. But I don’t really listen to it.
“As a young male actor, generally, the minute you’re not playing a zany artist type, the minute you’re in a suit, people fling it at you.”
