Jack Lowden Talks Fatherhood in GQ Interview
The actor shared a comment about fatherhood with British GQ while his wife, Saoirse Ronan, addressed rumors about a James Bond role.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Romance
Actor Jack Lowden made a public comment about fatherhood to British GQ. Lowden and Saoirse Ronan welcomed their first child in 2025, and Ronan said she and Lowden are not discussing a potential James Bond role.
Why it matters
The remarks offer a glimpse into how the couple is balancing family life with their careers in film. Ronan's comments on Bond rumors also reflect how frequently actors are linked to major franchise roles.
Ronan has received four Oscar nominations, and Lowden is an Emmy nominee. The couple met while shooting Mary Queen of Scots in 2018 and were married in 2024.
The players
Jack Lowden
Scottish actor and Emmy nominee known for his television and film work, who is married to Saoirse Ronan.
Saoirse Ronan
Irish-American actress with four Oscar nominations, known for films including Lady Bird and Brooklyn.
The details
Jack Lowden discussed fatherhood in an interview with British GQ. Saoirse Ronan, speaking to the Associated Press, said she and Lowden are not discussing a potential role in Denis Villeneuve's upcoming 007 film, though she said she would like to play a Bond villain.
Timeline
2018: Lowden and Ronan met while filming Mary Queen of Scots.
2024: The couple married, and The Outrun was released, which Lowden helped produce and whose lead role he suggested Ronan play.
2025: The couple welcomed their first child.
Summer 2026: Lowden accompanied Ronan while she shot a film in Italy.
October 2026: Ronan commented on Bond rumors to the Associated Press.
Culture Shift
Speculation about who will play Bond has long preceded official announcements, and rumors linking actors to the role have become a recurring feature of entertainment coverage. Celebrity couples in the film industry increasingly discuss their careers and family life openly in interviews, shaping how audiences follow both.
Readers following the Bond casting can watch for official announcements from the production, which has not yet confirmed a cast. The rumors remain unconfirmed, so no change to viewing options has been announced.
The takeaway
Public comments from couples in the film industry often reveal how they divide attention between family and careers. Speculation about major franchise roles should be treated as unconfirmed until studios make official announcements.
Further reading
Explore more Romance stories on Wisevoter for context on how celebrity couples navigate public life.
Source note: This article includes information reported by EW.
