Joe Cornish to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
London
Last updated on May 1, 2025

Is Joe Cornish set to be the next James Bond?

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Is Cornish 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 Joe Cornish.

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 in London wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Joe Cornish become the Seventh James Bond?

Cornish’s star has been rising in recent years . His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Cornish now is – what next?

Three reasons Joe Cornish 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 Joe Cornish?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Cornish.
It would give Joe Cornish a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Cornish 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 Joe Cornish for James Bond.

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

“He was perfect in Shaun of the Dead, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 30, 2025

“A 56-year-old 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: Cornish has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 30, 2025

Rumors about Joe Cornish 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 Joe Cornish should be the next James Bond?