Steven Knight, the writer of the upcoming James Bond film, has confirmed that the new actor to portray the iconic spy 007 has already been chosen, though he has not revealed the name. In an interview with BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Knight emphasized his commitment to preserving the distinct British character of the Bond franchise, which he sees as different from the more action-oriented superhero films of American studios like Marvel and DC. He also stated that he is keeping all details of the film's story confidential, sticking strictly to the established lore of the James Bond universe. When asked if he knew the identity of the new Bond actor before starting to write the film, Knight said it made the process "a little bit easier," but stressed that he was focused on writing the character of Bond, not the specific actor playing him. He remained evasive when asked whether he was informed of the casting decision before or during the writing process, not confirming either scenario. Speculation about the new Bond's identity has been growing, partly due to comments from Gary Oldman, who suggested that Jack Lowden, his co-star in the TV series Slow Horses, is a leading candidate. Oldman hinted that the producers had already made their decision and that an official announcement could be coming soon. Lowden, 36, has been a popular choice among fans as a potential successor to Daniel Craig, who played Bond in five films before retiring in 2021 with No Time To Die. According to a recent report, Steven Knight has confirmed that the search for an actor to replace Daniel Craig has been completed, and the new Bond has already been selected. While the name has not been disclosed, several actors were reportedly considered, including Jacob Elordi, Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, Jack Barton, Callum Turner, and Jack Lowden. Earlier this year, producer Amy Pascal had stated that a new James Bond would be chosen by the end of the year, a promise that now appears to have been fulfilled.