A New James Bond may be the Game's Secret Agent: Patrick Gibson's Character from Upcoming Video Game Stirs Speculation
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Here's the lowdown on the possible next James Bond! Amazon's new video game, "007: First Light," has taken the spotlight, featuring a young, fresh-faced 007 - starring none other than the tabloid-favorite, Patrick Gibson. Amazon MGM Studios showcased the first flicker of this officially licensed prequel game, revealing a 26-year-old Bond fresh out of the Royal Navy, ready to make his mark as a double-oh agent.
Excitement has been brewing like a martini ever since Patrick Gibson secured the voice role. This Irishman gained quite a fanbase after his stint on "Dexter: New Blood," and now, everyone's throwing bets on him as the next big-screen 007.
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Bond loyalists have taken to social media, fueling the fires of speculation. One avid fan spilled their thoughts, "The guy voicing our new game Bond is Patrick Gibson. Another Irish Bond! Can't complain! And lastly, the scar on the cheek, just like in the books! #JamesBond." Another added, "Patrick Gibson as James Bond?!? That's a pin-point casting!"
The resemblance between Gibson's visage and the game's Bond character, coupled with his unique voice, has only added oil to the speculation fire. The trailer shows a young Bond in action - meeting the legendary Miss Moneypenny, practicing his aim, and sneaking into a museum for a bit of old-school Bond mischief.
Tradition and Twist
Staying true to the Bond tradition, British luxury brands such as Land Rover, Triumph, and Aston Martin have a starring role. Familiar faces like M, Q, and Moneypenny pop up, accompanied by a fresh character, John Greenaway, played by the renowned "The Walking Dead" actor Lennie James.
Though there's no official word yet on Daniel Craig's successor [1], the film franchise is in search of a younger version to don the tux [2]. At 30 years old, Dublin-born Patrick Gibson fits the bill perfectly.
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[1] No official announcement about the new casting for James Bond has been made.
[2] The upcoming Bond film requires a younger actor for the role.
[3] Patrick Gibson is the voice actor for the young James Bond in the video game "007: First Light."
[4] Gibson's involvement in the video game and resemblance to the character in the trailer have sparked speculation that he could be a front-runner for the big-screen role.
[5] The film franchise's casting choices for the new Bond will be separate from the video game's casting choices.
- The speculation surrounding the new James Bond is intensifying, as Patrick Gibson, the Irish actor known for his role in "Dexter: New Blood," lends his voice to the young 007 in Amazon's video game, "007: First Light."
- While the future of the film franchise is still unknown, the video game's casting of Patrick Gibson as the young Bond has stirred discussions about him becoming the next big-screen 007.
- Fans on social media are buzzing about the possibility of Patrick Gibson taking over the James Bond role, with some noting his resemblance to the character in the game's trailer and his unique voice, characteristic of the Bond gadget-wielding secret agent.
