Dominic Cooper to be the next James Bond?
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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 May 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Dominic Cooper.
UPDATE 24/06/2025 : 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 in London wondering what they could bring to the role.
Could Dominic Cooper become the Seventh James Bond?
Cooper’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Warcraft (2016), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) and Need for Speed (2014). His commercial appeal is growing, too.
The question for Cooper now is – what next?
Three reasons Dominic 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 Dominic Cooper?
- No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Cooper.
- It would give Dominic 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 Monday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Dominic Cooper for James Bond.
“His name is Cooper. Dominic Cooper!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) June 23, 2025
“He was perfect as Latif Yahia / Uday Hussein in The Devil's Double, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) June 23, 2025
“A 47-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) June 23, 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) June 23, 2025
Rumors about Dominic 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 Dominic Cooper should be the next James Bond?
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