Cuba Gooding, Jr. to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 57-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Gooding 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 Cuba Gooding, Jr..

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 Cuba Gooding, Jr. become the Seventh James Bond?

Gooding’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Selma (2014), The Butler (2013) and Pearl Harbor (2001). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Gooding now is – what next?

Three reasons Cuba Gooding, Jr. would be good for the James Bond franchise

  1. It would clarify that Bond is a rotating identity: If M can be a woman, why can't James Bond be a 57-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Gooding.
  3. It would give Cuba Gooding, Jr. a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Gooding 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 Cuba Gooding, Jr. for James Bond.

“His name is Gooding. Cuba Gooding, Jr.!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 30, 2025
“He was perfect as Tré Styles in Boyz n the Hood, 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: Gooding has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 30, 2025

Rumors about Cuba Gooding, Jr. 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 Cuba Gooding, Jr. should be the next James Bond?

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