Amazon's hunt for the next James Bond is still happening as many actors throw their hat in the ring, but one of the actors behind the popular video game 007: First Light says the game's very own James Bond, Patrick Gibson, should be considered.
"He's fantastic in our version of Bond, and I genuinely think he should be a candidate for the main role that they're trying to find someone for," said 007: First Light actor Lennie James to Radio Times Gaming. "I'm sure he's under consideration. The people in control would be mad not to consider him."
007: First Light hasn't been released yet, but it is set to explore the agent's origin story, as he embarks on the mission he must complete to earn his licence to kill. The upcoming action-adventure game is inspired by the Bond novels by Ian Fleming, which state that Bond was an orphan before he joined the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, where he was then recruited into the Secret Service. The game is set to release on May 27, 2026.
Irish actor Gibson is best known for starring in such series as The Tudors, The OA, and Shadow and Bone, and more recently starred as a young Dexter Morgan in the Dexter prequel series Dexter: Original Sin.
It feels pretty serendipitous that Gibson is playing a younger version of Bond at the same time as Amazon is looking for a younger actor to play the agent. The studio has stated that they want someone under 30 to play 007, which rules out fan picks such as Henry Cavill and Idris Elba. When asked if he could see this helping Gibson's case, James answered, "I think it's entirely possible and that would be my hope."
Amazon has already tapped Dune helmer Denis Villeneuve to direct the next James Bond movie, which will be the 26th film in the franchise. The main candidates are Jacob Elordi, Tom Holland, and Harris Dickinson. Gibson is 31 years old.
For more on all things 007, check our guides to the best James Bond movies and our list of the actors we think could play 007.
