The new 007 First Light trailer is getting attention not just for its slick action and story, but for the face behind the new James Bond.
After IO Interactive dropped the trailer for the upcoming PlayStation 5 game, fans quickly pointed out something familiar about the look of the character. Multiple posts on social media now claim the Bond in First Light bears a striking resemblance to 30-year-old actor Patrick Gibson, known for Shadow and Bone, The OA, and the upcoming Dexter: Original Sin series.
Knew he looked familiar https://t.co/RfL0WLX6aL
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Is Patrick Gibson the Face of Bond?
Gibson hasn’t been officially linked to the project, and IO Interactive hasn’t named the actor behind Bond’s appearance or voice (let’s hope Gibson is getting a paycheck). But fans are convinced, with side-by-side comparisons showing what looks like near-identical facial features and hairstyle.
Some speculate this may be a case of creative inspiration rather than direct casting, as developers often design characters based on a blend of traits, or uncredited references. But the likeness is strong enough that it’s sparking questions, especially since Amazon now controls the Bond franchise, approved the new game, and may be eyeing younger talent for the upcoming films.
I think the actor for the James Bond game is Patrick Gibson
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A Hint at Future Casting?
With Amazon rebooting the James Bond film franchise, could this digital Bond be a teaser of things to come? Patrick Gibson has the right age, accent, and screen presence (watch The OA on Netflix, it’s great!), and casting a relatively fresh face lines up with 007 First Light’s origin-story theme.
What’s next for James Bond?
007 First Light releases in 2026 for PlayStation 5.
Amazon has yet to announce its new James Bond movie or 007 actor, but Amazon recently announced the new head producers in charge of the franchise. It’s moving forward.
Rumored in the mix at one time or another includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Henry Cavill, Theo James, Josh O’Connor, Regé-Jean Page, Idris Elba, Tom Hardy, Tom Holland, Paul Mescal, and Jacob Elordi.
