On March 4, 007 First Light developer IO Interactive released the second episode of its behind-the-scenes video series, Beyond the Light, which highlighted some of the characters surrounding James Bond. In the upcoming 007 First Light, Bond will have an impressive cast of characters both on his team and to face off against, including a potentially memorable villain in Lenny Kravitz's Bawma. The recent episode highlights what the team had in mind when crafting the cast.
007 First Light is expected to release on May 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game features a young James Bond as he gets his start as an 00 agent, acting as an origin story for IO Interactive's take on the famous spy. IO Interactive aims to make its version of the IP feel distinct from its Hitman series. As such, the developer specifically wanted to showcase the character arc James Bond goes through to grow into the skilled, suave secret agent that most people are familiar with. According to the developer, this iteration of James Bond is only as good as the characters around him.
After much speculation among fans, 007 First Light...
