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Lenny Kravitz Cast as Bond Villain Bawma in 007: First Light Trailer Reveal

IO Interactive set a March 27, 2026 release, with pre-orders and a Collector’s Edition opening after an earlier leak.

Overview

  • The Game Awards debut confirmed Kravitz’s voice-and-likeness performance as Bawma, a new antagonist introduced in the trailer.
  • Bawma is described as the Pirate King and leader of Aleph’s vast black‑market arms network, with a backstory rooted in a Mauritanian ship graveyard.
  • Footage shows Bond in Aleph, including a sequence where he is suspended over crocodiles as Bawma delivers a monologue.
  • 007: First Light is a third‑person origin story for a 26‑year‑old James Bond, starring Patrick Gibson, with Priyanga Burford, Lennie James, Kiera Lester, Alastair Mackenzie, Noemie Nakai and Gemma Chan in supporting roles.
  • The game launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC on March 27, 2026, with a $199.99 Collector’s Edition announced.