MOVIE NEWS – The new James Bond has been introduced. Well, sort of. Under Amazon’s banner, the legendary action saga is heading for a full-scale reboot following Daniel Craig’s farewell in 2021’s No Time to Die. While fans are waiting for news about the next big-screen adventure, Bond’s next outing will first arrive in digital form with 007 First Light, scheduled for 2026. And now, the identity of the actor behind this version of 007 has been confirmed.
It’s official: Dexter: Original Sin star Patrick Gibson will lend his face and voice to the iconic spy in 007 First Light. Known from series like Shadow and Bone and The OA, Gibson had been rumored for the role for months before it was confirmed by Deadline.
Joining him in the cast are Lennie James (Greenway), Priyanga Burford (M), Alastair Mackenzie (Q), Kiera Lester (Moneypenny), and Noémie Nakai (Ms. Roth). The game is set to launch on March 27, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2, offering an origin story of Bond’s earliest days in the double-0 program.
Could the Game Foreshadow the Next Film?
Although Gibson’s casting in the game isn’t the live-action revelation many fans were hoping for, it might hint at Bond’s cinematic future. If Amazon pursues synergy across its Bond universe, Gibson could still step into the tuxedo on the big screen. At just 30 years old, he’s the right age to take on the role for years to come, potentially proving through First Light that he has the charisma and toughness the part demands.
Other contenders like Aaron Taylor-Johnson or Tom Holland remain fan favorites, but the fact that 007 First Light explores Bond’s full origin story for the first time could point toward the direction of the upcoming reboot. After Craig’s definitive ending, beginning again with a younger Bond may be the most logical step.
For now, all eyes are on what director Denis Villeneuve and writer Steven Knight will bring to the table. Until then, 007 First Light will set the stage, introducing a refreshed vision of the legendary character.
Source: MovieWeb
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