News 007 First Light 28 Apr 2026, 12:00 • 1 min read
007 First Light: Patrick Gibson as James Bond and the future of the franchise

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- Patrick Gibson’s Bond performance in 007 First Light is drawing praise, with Lennie James even backing him for a future live-action role.
007 First Light: Patrick Gibson as James Bond and the future of the franchise
In the upcoming game 007 First Light, Patrick Gibson plays the iconic role of James Bond. Gibson’s performance is already being praised by fellow actor Lennie James, who takes on the role of Bond’s mentor, John Greenway. James said the people in charge of the franchise would be “crazy” not to consider Gibson for the lead role in the next live-action film.
The role of Patrick Gibson
Gibson, who was previously seen as a younger version of Dexter Morgan in the series Dexter: Original Sin, is being praised for his dynamic performance as Bond. Martin Emborg, the cinematic and narrative director of 007 First Light, described the Irish actor as someone with a significant



