The former Dexter: Original Sin star trades young Dexter Morgan for young James Bond in the brand-new game, out now.
Patrick Gibson may be done playing 20-year-old Dexter now that Dexter: Original Sin has been canceled, with the decision still looking irreversible at this point. But while that chapter seems to be over, the actor has already reached a major new milestone in his career thanks to his latest project, the video game 007 First Light.
Developed by IO Interactive, the newly released single-player action-adventure game tells a standalone, reimagined origin story for a 26-year-old James Bond before he actually earns his iconic “license to kill.” Gibson steps into the role of a younger, more reckless Bond, bringing both his voice and likeness to the character.
Now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, 007 First Light borrows gameplay elements from franchises like Uncharted and Tomb Raider, which definitely works in the game’s favor and helps make it seem like an ambitious blockbuster experience. Since its official release on May 26, the game has already received praise from reviewers for its cinematic atmosphere, strong melee combat mechanics, and standout performances.
Alongside Patrick Gibson as Bond, the game also features Lenny Kravitz as one of the villains, while the theme song is performed by Lana Del Rey.
Although Paddy’s involvement in the project was officially confirmed last autumn, the actor actually joined the game much earlier. Voice work, performance capture, and other major parts of the production began back in 2020, as Gibson also provided the face for this younger version of Bond. Gibson celebrated the game’s release on Instagram, writing:
“It has been such an honour getting to work on 007 First Light for the past six years. I’m thrilled to finally be able to share it with you all. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did making it.”
With early predictions already pointing to 007 First Light becoming a massive success, Patrick Gibson’s involvement could actually bring new attention to Dexter: Original Sin and the wider Dexter franchise. Gamers who discover Gibson through the Bond role may end up checking out the canceled prequel series to see his take on a young Dexter Morgan. That crossover interest could have been even bigger if Original Sin had continued beyond its first season...
You can also watch Patrick Gibson talk about joining 007 First Light and how he landed the role of young James Bond in the video shared by IO Interactive below.