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IO Interactive Taps Patrick Gibson as Voice of Young 007 in First Light

Set for a 2026 release, the Amazon MGM Studios-backed game reimagines Bond’s double-O origin as the first installment of a planned trilogy before the franchise’s next film lead is chosen.

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Overview

  • Patrick Gibson has been confirmed as the voice of James Bond in IO Interactive’s upcoming video game, 007 First Light.
  • The standalone title follows a 26-year-old Bond earning his double-O status and marks the first entry in a planned trilogy scheduled for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC in 2026.
  • IO Interactive says it will reveal deeper casting details later this summer to maintain focus on the game’s narrative and world-building.
  • Amazon MGM Studios now oversees the James Bond franchise after acquiring it from the Broccoli family’s EON Productions, with no official timeline set for the next film.
  • Fans speculate that Gibson’s casting could signal his future as the cinematic Bond, though no decisions on the next film lead have been announced.