Brian Cox to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Edinburgh
Last updated on April 3, 2025

Is Brian Cox set to be the next James Bond?

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Is Cox set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in March 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Brian Cox.

UPDATE 03/04/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Every man, at some point in his life, wishes he could be James Bond. And with the news that Daniel Craig may well be out as 007, there are a whole bunch of actors from London to Edinburgh wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Brian Cox become the Seventh James Bond?

Cox’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), Coriolanus (2011) and Deadwood (2004-2006). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Cox now is – what next?

Three reasons Brian Cox would be good for the James Bond franchise

It would clarify that Bond is a rotating identity: If M can be a woman, why can't James Bond be Brian Cox?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Cox.
It would give Brian Cox a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Cox To Play James Bond' Rumor had the internet in a frenzy

Twitter was flooded again Wednesday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Brian Cox for James Bond.

“His name is Cox. Brian Cox!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 2, 2025

“He was perfect as Agamemnon in Troy, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 2, 2025

“A 78-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 2, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Cox has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 2, 2025

Rumors about Brian Cox stepping into the role's next iteration have been floating about for a while now. He is characterized by being smooth, slick, handsome, rugged and charming. These are definitely the characteristics needed to play James Bond. Don’t you agree?

Do you think Brian Cox should be the next James Bond?