Gary Oldman and Jack Lowden shared an emotional farewell after finishing the sixth season of the Apple TV+ series Slow Horses. The actors, who portray a dysfunctional spy duo, were seen embracing on a London set following a car chase scene.
The contrast between Jackson Lamb's insults and the Oldman-Lowden embrace
The public display of affection between Gary Oldman and Jack Lowden stands in stark contrast to the caustic relationship between their characters,Jackson Lamb and River Cartwright. As reported, the slovenly spy boss Lamb is known for relentlessly belittling his protege, once suggesting he would buy a bullet for anyone threatening to kill Cartwright. This on-screen hostility has become a hallmark of the series, making the real-life hugging and tears seen on set a surprising revelation for fans.
According to the report, Oldman and Lowden have developed a close bond over the four years they have worked together on the show. This dynamic reflects a broader trend in prestige television where the chemistry between a veteran lead and a rising star often becomes the emotional anchor of the series, providing a human counterweight to the high-stakes plotting of the espionage genre.
September 16 marks the return of Joe Country and Slough House
The upcoming sixth season of Slow Horses is scheduled to be screened starting September 16. This installment will see the disgraced MI5 agents on the run, caught in a dangerous game of retaliation and revenge orchestrated by the MI5 head, Diana Taverner, played by Kristin Scott Thomas. The narrative for this season is drawn from Mick Herron's novels Joe Country and Slough House, the sixth and seventh books in the series.
The production of the latest season culminated in a high-energy police car chase featuring Jackson Lamb's signature beaten-up yellow Honda in the streets of Central London. This blend of gritty realism and dark comedy continues to define the aesthetic of the Apple TV+ production as it adapts Herron's literary world.
A commissioned seventh series and the James Bond rumors for Jack Lowden
Despite the emotional nature of the wrap, the story of the Slough House rejects is far from over. A seventh series has already been commissioned by Apple TV+, which will be based on Mick Herron's eighth novel, Bad Actors. This ensures that the partnership between the 68-year-old Oscar-winner Gary Oldman and the 36-year-old Jack Lowden will continue into the near future.
Beyond the world of MI5, Jack Lowden is currently facing significant professional speculation. The report notes that Lowden, who is married to actress Saoirse Ronan, has been tipped as a potential candidate to take over the role of James Bond,a move that would transition him from playing a disgraced spy to the world's most famous secret agent.
The tension between a 'final episode' and the commissioned seventh series
There is a notable ambiguity in the reporting regarding the nature of the actors' farewells. While the report describes the stars saying goodbye after filming the "final episode of the series," it simultaneously confirms that a seventh season is already in the works. It remains unclear whether the emotionality of the moment was a reaction to the end of a grueling season or if there is a shift in the production's structure that the source does not explicitly detail.
Furthermore, the source primarily focuses on the reactions of Oldman and Lowden, leaving it unverified whether other key cast members shared the same level of sentiment or if the "final episode" phrasing implies a change in the core ensemble for the upcoming adaptation of Bad Actors.
The transition to Netflix's Pride and Prejudice
While Slow Horses remains a priority, Jack Lowden is diversifying his portfolio with a move into period drama. Lowden is set to appear as Mr. Darcy in a much-anticipated six-episode adaptation of Pride and Prejudice for Netflix. This production features a high-profile cast, including Olivia Colman as Mrs. Bennet, Rufus Sewell as Mr. Bennet, and Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet.
This transition from the grime of Slough House to the Regency elegance of Jane Austen's world highlights Lowden's versatility as an actor, moving from the cynical world of espionage to one of the most iconic romantic roles in literary history.
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