Chris Cooper to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on May 1, 2025

So, why not a 73-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

UPDATE 01/05/2025 : 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 Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Chris Cooper become the Seventh James Bond?

Cooper’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Demolition (2015), The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) and August: Osage County (2013). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Cooper now is – what next?

Three reasons Chris Cooper 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 a 73-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Cooper.
It would give Chris Cooper a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Cooper 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 Chris Cooper for James Bond.

“His name is Cooper. Chris Cooper!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 30, 2025

“He was perfect as John Laroche in Adaptation, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 30, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 30, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Cooper has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 30, 2025

Rumors about Chris Cooper 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 Chris Cooper should be the next James Bond?