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Bradley Cooper To Star As Duke In Paramount’s New ‘G.I. Joe’ Movie From Director Danny McBride - Yahoo

·Oct 1, 2026

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EXCLUSIVE: Danny McBride and Paramount Pictures have found their Duke to lead the troops in their new G. I. Joe movie, as sources tell Deadline Bradley Cooper is set to star as the military unit leader in the latest film based on the Hasbro toy line. McBride is directing the pic, having landed the job after his was one of a handful of pitches Paramount looked at earlier this year. McBride, who is celebrated for his distinctive voice and creative vision, also is writing the screenplay with Jeff Fradley and John Carcieri. More from DeadlineOnce McBride landed the job, he had a wish list of actors he wanted to star, with Cooper at the top. Given Cooper's busy schedule, which includes writing, directing and starring opposite Margot Robbie in the upcoming Ocean's prequel, there was no guarantee he would be able to commit to G. I. Joe. But after reading the script and meeting with McBride, he knew wanted to star in the pic, and negotiations began in recent weeks. Cooper brings his unique artistic excellence to the film as one of Hollywood's most accomplished actors.

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