From Gun Barrel to OHMSS: Classic Bond Cinema Lives On in First Light
007: First Light tells a new origin story for James Bond — but it also brings back some of the franchise’s most iconic cinematic elements. From the swirling Gun Barrel
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Welcome to ExpectingMrBond.com
The name’s Bond… or at least, everything around him. Welcome to ExpectingMrBond.com – your new unofficial HQ for all things 007: First Light, the upcoming James Bond video game from IO Interactive. This site is made
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Lennie James Confirms Role as Greenway in 007: First Light—And Mentions Patrick Gibson as Bond
Actor Lennie James has confirmed his involvement in the upcoming Bond origin game 007: First Light—and, in doing so, revealed that Patrick Gibson will portray the game’s young version of
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Expanded 2-CD Score of On Her Majesty’s Secret Service Released by La-La Land Records
To me, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service has always been one of the most underrated entries in the James Bond franchise. Diana Rigg as Tracy is brilliant – smart, independent,
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Trading Places: The Curious Case of 009 and 007
In the world of MI6, few numbers carry as much weight as 007. But one agent has repeatedly appeared in the shadow—or in the place—of James Bond: 009. Across multiple
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Timing Is Everything: Bond’s Mysterious New Omega Seamaster in 007: First Light
If there’s one thing James Bond never forgets, it’s his watch. And in 007: First Light, it looks like his Omega Seamasteris doing more than ever—possibly for the first time in franchise history. The trailer offers only
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Multiplayer Was Never on the Cards for 007: First Light
When IO Interactive revealed 007: First Light, some fans couldn’t help but wonder: could this be a return to multiplayer Bond, in the spirit of GoldenEye 007 or Nightfire? That
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Could 007: First Light’s Villain Be a Woman?
“We obviously don’t want to spoil anything, so there are a lot of things we’re not ready to reveal yet — and unfortunately, that also includes the villain or villainess.”— Christian Elverdam,
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Blaise Metreweli Appointed First Female Chief of the Real MI6
The British government has appointed Blaise Metreweli as the new Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS)—better known as MI6, the United Kingdom’s foreign intelligence agency. This marks the first
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Has 007: First Light Already Revealed a Location?
Welcome to Vietnam, Mister Bond As the newest 007: First Light trailer unfolds, a breathtaking tropical setting steals the show—towering limestone cliffs rising from emerald waters, mysterious caves, and elegant
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Shaken, Not Stirred? – The Brand Partners of 007: First Light
For over six decades, the James Bond franchise has done more than deliver spy thrillers. It has defined a lifestyle. Whether it’s a watch, a car, or the way he
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First Light’s Bond: Personality, Potential, and the People Who Shape Him
A Different Kind of Agent From the moment IO Interactive first revealed 007: First Light, it was clear this would be a different kind of Bond experience. Not just a stylish shooter or globe-trotting
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Complete Hitman’s Le Chiffre Mission to Unlock an Exclusive Reward in 007: First Light
IO Interactive has launched a unique crossover between Hitman and 007: First Light—and fans who take on the challenge will be rewarded. Announced during the first-ever IOI Showcase, players who eliminate Le Chiffre in the
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Inside IO Interactive: PC Gamer’s Exclusive Studio Visit for 007: First Light
During the 2025 PC Gaming Show, PC Gamer premiered a seven-minute behind-the-scenes video about 007: First Light. Unlike typical interview segments, this piece was filmed directly inside IO Interactive’s Copenhagen
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Unlocking 007: What Fans Can Earn Before First Light Even Launches
Before 007: First Light launches, fans can already unlock exclusive cosmetics by wishlisting the game or registering an IOI account. Here’s what we know—and what might still be hidden in Q Branch’s vaults. IO Interactive is