James Bond

Charli XCX, the three-time Grammy winner known for her pop music, has expressed reluctance about recording a theme song for the James Bond franchise. In a recent interview, she joked about the possibility while acknowledging the iconic history of Bond themes. The franchise is undergoing a revamp with new director and writer announcements.

January 26, 2026 Reported by AI

Prime Video has shared a first look at Riz Ahmed starring in the upcoming sci-fi comedy series Bait. In the show, Ahmed portrays an actor auditioning for his dream role. The series is positioned as highlighting a potential James Bond frontrunner.

The upcoming James Bond video game, 007 First Light, has been pushed back from March to May 2026 to allow for additional polishing. Developed by IO Interactive, the title stars Patrick Gibson as a young James Bond in an origin story. This marks the first Bond game since 2012's 007 Legends.

December 26, 2025 Reported by AI

IO Interactive has delayed its James Bond origin story game, 007 First Light, from March 27 to May 27, 2026, across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and PC. The announcement on December 23, 2025, cites the need for optimization and refinement, with the game already fully playable from start to finish.

Line of Duty actor Martin Compston has revealed that James Bond inspired his action-oriented role in the second series of ITV thriller Red Eye. The star, who plays embassy security head Clay Brody, described the fight scenes as raw and brutal. The new season premieres on New Year's Day on ITV and STV.

November 09, 2025 Reported by AI

Irish actor Patrick Gibson has shared his thoughts on portraying James Bond in the upcoming video game 007 First Light. In a recent interview, he described the experience of seeing his motion-capture likeness as the iconic spy as surreal. The game, developed by IO Interactive, is set for release on March 27, 2026.