Jack Lowden takes hard tumble off bike in London amid 'James Bond' casting speculation

LONDON, UK: A video has gone viral online showing Jack Lowden tumbling off his bicycle.

The 36-year-old actor fell while rehearsing a scene in London for the Apple TV+ series 'Slow Horses'. He was riding a bicycle along a busy shopping street at night when he appeared to lose his balance and fell off.

Jack Lowden falls off bike during 'Slow Horses' shoot

TMZ reported that following the mishap, a stunt double was eventually called in to shoot a scene in which Lowden’s character, River Cartwright, gets involved in an accident with a taxi.

Lowden's minor accident comes amid intense speculation about his potential casting as the next 'James Bond.'

Other contenders for the iconic role reportedly include Robert Pattinson, Harris Dickinson, Josh O'Connor, Jacob Elordi and Callum Turner.

Jack Lowden addresses 'James Bond' casting rumours

The Scottish star had earlier addressed speculation about replacing Daniel Craig in the next 007 film, which is being directed by 'Dune' filmmaker Denis Villeneuve.

The director reportedly wants an actor whose personal life is also relatively unknown.

Speaking to GQ, Lowden 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,” Lowden added, referring to Gary Oldman's comments about him.

Gary Oldman backs Jack Lowden for 'James Bond'

During an interview with Canada's Global in early September, Oldman had said, “It’s been rumored that he’s on the shortlist. We’re going to find out pretty soon, aren’t we? Because they have picked him. They have made their choice, but they have not announced it yet. So my fingers are crossed for Jack.”

However, a few days later, the 68-year-old actor clarified, “There’s six people on a shortlist. I heard a rumour that they’ve picked James Bond, but they haven’t announced it yet, which is their prerogative.”

“So I do not know [who has got the part], but I’m hoping it’s Jack,” he added.

Oldman further explained, “I said, ‘Yeah, I hear that they’ve cast it, but obviously we’re waiting for them to announce it.’ I said, ‘Fingers crossed for my mate Jack.’ And that was it. Like I’m in with the Bond people. I’ve got a red thumb. So, let me please put the record straight, I do not know who the next James Bond is.”