007: First Light actor Patrick Gibson says Bond casting left him stunned

007: First Light is moving deeper into character marketing, with actor Patrick Gibson discussing what it was like to be cast as James Bond. Gibson plays a younger, rougher and more arrogant Bond in IO Interactive’s origin story, before the agent becomes the polished 007 audiences know. That framing is smart because it gives IO room to tell a spy story without being trapped by one film era or actor likeness. Bond can start reckless, learn discipline, make mistakes and grow into the legend. For players, the interesting question is how much that character arc affects gameplay. IO Interactive is best known for Hitman, where stealth, social infiltration, improvisation and mission freedom are everything. If First Light combines that systemic design with Bond’s gadgets, charm, driving and cinematic escalation, it could be the modern Bond game fans have waited years for. The main versions are due for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, while the Switch 2 version is expected later.