James Bondhas consistently demonstrated an uncanny ability to survive life-threatening situations – though for his next appearance, he’ll need to rise from the dead afterDaniel Craigmet his end inNo Time To Die.
.Jack Lowden‘s River Cartwright, portrayed by rising star and Bond contender
, is now showing signs of resilience, having seemingly come back to life after being abandoned for dead in the explosive finale of the Apple TV spy series.
Having been apparently poisoned by Russian operatives in the final moments of season six, River appears to have staged a miraculous comeback.London.
Exclusive clips shared with The Mail on Sunday reveal Lowden, 36, already back on set filming the eighth season in eastern
. Season seven has already been completed and is locked in the can.
Or is the Scottish actor simply sharpening the abilities he might require for a future role as Bond in MI6?
In the footage, Lowden embodies a classic Bond persona while navigating rooftops with ease.
The scenes, featuring co-star Olivia Cooke, were shot just one week after the conclusion of the most recent series run.
At the end, Cartwright collapsed following exposure to a nerve agent planted by Russian assassins. The dramatic cliffhanger left audiences uncertain about his fate.
Lowden, who is married to actress Saoirse Ronan, is among the front-runners being considered for the next Bond film, set to be produced by Amazon MGM Studios.
Other contenders include Callum Turner, husband of Dua Lipa, and Josh O’Connor from The Crown.
The selection process is now at a critical phase, with audition tests conducted last weekend at Bray Studios in Berkshire.
Gary Oldman, star of Slow Horses, has expressed strong support for Lowden, stating: ‘Jack is young, he’s masculine, he’s incredibly funny—qualities I believe are essential.’
However, there could be a complication: the MoS has covered a dispute between Amazon and Apple TV regarding Lowden, as both companies are eager to land his talent.
An insider remarked: ‘You can’t have two spies with just one face. Amazon wants its Bond, but Apple already has its spy.’
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