While fans of theJames Bond franchiseeagerly await any news about the next big screen version of the character afterDaniel Craigfinished his run with 2021'sNo Time to Die, an unexpected new form of the character has officially debuted, and he's played by actorPatrick Gibson. On Wednesday, Sept. 3, the video game developer IO Interactive revealed some gameplay for the long-awaited game,007 First Light, set to come out next spring. During the preview, the cast of the game was also confirmed, with Gibson revealed to be the man behind the title character, not just voicing Bond but being the physical model for the character as well. Related:Idris Elba Explains Why He Lost Interest in Playing James Bond IO Interactivedefines the game as a "new standalone, re-imagined James Bond origin story," with the story focusing on "the events that led an audacious young hero to become the best MI6 agent." The story is expected to be an original take on the beloved franchise, rather than adapting any pre-existingBond story. The current release date is March 27, 2026, with the game set to debut on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Patrick Gibson (@paddygibson) Along with Gibson, the game features a very talented cast, withPriyanga Burfordplaying M,Lennie Jamesas John Greenway,Kiera Lesteras Miss Moneypenny,Alastair Mackenzieas Q, andNoemie Nakaias Miss Roth. All of the characters are modeled after the actors who play them, bringing a freshness to the entire cast of familiar characters. At 30 years old, Gibson is a very accomplished actor with a long resume of exciting roles. Most recently, Gibson gave a stirring performance as a young version of the TV character Dexter Morgan—originated byMichael C. Hall—in the prequel seriesDexter: Original Sin. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Patrick Gibson (@paddygibson) He also starred in the fan-favorite Netflix showsShadow and BoneandThe OA, which were both canceled by the streamer after two seasons to fans' dismay. Other projects he worked on wereTolkien,The Spanish Princess, and the crime drama seriesBefore We Die. Despite being an Irish actor, Gibson has done a lot of roles that require an American accent. In007 First Light, he had to flex his skills again in order to put on the perfect Bond English accent. Related: Pierce Brosnan Issues Bold Take on the Future of James Bond Franchise This story was originally reported byParadeon Sep 5, 2025, where it first appeared in theNewssection. Add Parade as aPreferred Source by clicking here.