Is Patrick Gibson The New James Bond? Fans Think So

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Instead of focusing solely on the sleek action and plot of the latest “007 First Light” trailer, viewers are also intrigued by the identity of the actor portraying the new James Bond character.

As I watched the trailer for the upcoming PlayStation 5 game from IO Interactive, a character caught my eye – he seemed eerily familiar. A flurry of posts on social media are now suggesting that the Bond in First Light looks strikingly like 30-year-old actor Patrick Gibson, famous for his roles in Shadow and Bone, The OA, and the upcoming Dexter: Original Sin series.

Is Patrick Gibson the Face of Bond?

As a dedicated gamer, I can’t help but notice the striking resemblance between the mysterious actor cast as Bond in the upcoming IO Interactive project and none other than the legendary actor, Mel Gibson. Now, IO Interactive hasn’t officially confirmed this, nor have they revealed the identity of the actor behind the character. But let’s cross our fingers that if it’s him, he’s getting a fair compensation for his work.

Fans are going wild over the comparisons, side by side images showing what appears to be identical facial features and hairstyle. It’s like looking at two peas in a pod! But until IO Interactive makes an official announcement, it’s all just speculation for now.

It’s being debated whether this might be an instance of creative inspiration instead of direct imitation, as developers frequently create characters by combining various attributes or making unacknowledged references. However, the resemblance is striking enough to raise eyebrows, especially given that Amazon now oversees the Bond franchise, gave the green light for the new game, and could potentially be looking at fresh faces for future movies.

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A Hint at Future Casting?

Could the digital Bond that Amazon is reviving signal a sneak peek of future developments? Patrick Gibson fits the bill in terms of age, accent, and on-screen charisma (give “The OA” on Netflix a watch, it’s worth it!). Casting a relatively newcomer aligns with the origin story theme of “007 First Light”.

What’s next for James Bond?

007 First Light releases in 2026 for PlayStation 5.

Amazon hasn’t disclosed the details about their upcoming James Bond film or the chosen actor for 007, but they have revealed the new production heads leading the franchise. The project is progressing.

Among those rumored to potentially be involved at some point are Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Henry Cavill, Theo James, Josh O’Connor, Regé-Jean Page, Idris Elba, Tom Hardy, Tom Holland, Paul Mescal, and Jacob Elordi.

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2025-06-05 10:31