Bradley Cooper possibly as Duke in new G.I. Joe film from Paramount
Bradley Cooper is being mentioned as Duke in a new Paramount G.I. Joe film, with Danny McBride developing the project.
Danny McBride is attached to the project as writer and is also described in some coverage as the director, though that role has not been officially confirmed.
McBride says the film is set in Springfield and that the tone will lean more toward suspenseful action than comedy.
What happened
IGN reported, based on Deadline, that Bradley Cooper is being considered to play Duke in a new G.I. Joe film for Paramount. The same reporting names Danny McBride as the creative force behind the project, which has reportedly been in development for some time.
Cooper’s casting has not yet been confirmed by Paramount itself in the available sources. The reporting remains cautious, saying Cooper may have joined the film after responding positively to the script, but it is still unconfirmed information.
McBride’s exact role is also not fully clear. The Hollywood Reporter previously said he was attached as a writer, while other reports also describe him as the director. Based on the sources provided, that distinction has not been settled yet.
McBride did share some story details, though. According to his comments, the film takes place in Springfield, a town secretly inhabited by Cobra members. He also said the movie will not be a comedy, but a suspenseful action film.
Timeline
1 October 2026, 21:05: IGN publishes a report naming Bradley Cooper as a possible Duke in the new G.I. Joe film.
1 October 2026, 22:16: GAME-scanner publishes an earlier related article about Cooper as Duke in Paramount’s live-action G.I. Joe reboot.
Earlier in the reporting: The Hollywood Reporter says Danny McBride is attached to the film as writer.
June 2027: Bradley Cooper’s Ocean’s 11 prequel is scheduled for release.
Earliest next summer: according to the reporting, the G.I. Joe film may not enter production until then.
Background
The new G.I. Joe film is a Paramount project that has been in development for some time. In the sources provided, it is framed as a fresh take on the franchise with a different tone from earlier live-action films.
The creative direction mentioned is notable: Springfield as the setting, Cobra members secretly living there, and an approach that emphasizes tension and action over humor. Those details come from McBride’s own comments in the reporting.
Bradley Cooper is especially relevant in the sources because his schedule is already partly filled with other projects. His Ocean’s 11 prequel is reportedly set for June 2027, which could affect the timing of any G.I. Joe shoot.
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Sources
- IGN, based on Deadline: report about Bradley Cooper as Duke in the new G.I. Joe film.
- The Hollywood Reporter: earlier mention that Danny McBride is attached to the film as writer.
- Reporting on Bradley Cooper’s Ocean’s 11 prequel with a June 2027 release date.