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Kravitz Joins James Bond Game as Pirate Lord Bawma
12 Dec
Summary
- Lenny Kravitz voices Bawma, a pirate ruler in Africa's black market.
- 007: First Light is a reimagined origin story for a 26-year-old James Bond.
- The game is set for release in 2026 on multiple gaming platforms.
Musician Lenny Kravitz has been cast as Bawma, a pivotal antagonist in the forthcoming video game, 007: First Light. This character is described as a wild, unpredictable pirate ruler presiding over Africa's most significant black market hub. Kravitz expressed his excitement for his "first voyage into the world of video games," noting Bawma's rise from nothing to build his own kingdom.
The game itself, 007: First Light, is being developed by IO Interactive and published by Amazon MGM Studios. It promises a third-person, story-driven action-adventure experience, offering a fresh origin narrative for a younger, 26-year-old James Bond. Players will guide Bond, a rebellious Royal Navy air crewman recruited by MI6, as he climbs the ranks within the spy organization.
Scheduled for release in 2026, 007: First Light will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The game features an ensemble cast including Priyanga Burford as M, Lennie James as Bond's mentor John Greenway, and Gemma Chan as MI6 operative Selina Tan, who was instrumental in Bond's promotion.
