Omnihanded Entertainmet News | New James Bond actor confirmed for ‘007: First Light’ game

007: First Light developers have confirmed who’ll be playing James Bond in their fantasy spy video game.

007: First Light was announced earlier this year and has been created by IO Interactive, the team behind Hitman. During a dedicated Sony State Of Play presentation last night (September 3), it was confirmed Dexter: Original Sin’s Patrick Gibson would be taking on the role of James Bond.

“I am so excited to finally be able to announce that I’m playing James Bond in the upcoming game 007: First Light,” he wrote on Instagram. “Working with IO Interactive and Amazon MGM to bring a fresh take on this iconic character’s origin story has been an unforgettable experience, and I can’t wait for you all to play it.”

He’ll be joined by Priyanga Burford (M), Alastair Mackenzie (Q) and Kiera Lester (Miss Moneypenny) while a crop of new characters will also be introduced for 007: First Light including Noemie Nakia’s Miss Roth and Lennie James’ John Greenway, who’s described as Bond’s mentor.

It was also announced 007: First Light will launch March 27, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 and PC.

According to an official description of the game, “In 007: First Light, Bond starts as a Navy air crewman, when against all odds, an audacious act of bravery propels him on MI6’s most challenging training program. This training coupled with his natural instinct, wits, and heart will see him grow into a fully-fledged spy. It’s a completely original standalone story, developed in collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios.”

“With 007: First Light, we’re building a wholly original James Bond experience from the ground up, one that blends the sharp tension of espionage with the bold spectacle the franchise is known for,” added CEO of IO Interactive Hakan Abrak in a statement. “The gameplay is rooted in our signature approach to immersive design, combining stealth, action, and creativity in a way that feels uniquely tailored to Bond.”

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Patrick Gibson has been rumoured as 007: First Light’s James Bond after a brief teaser trailer was released earlier this year. “Really good pick, and he’s so talented. Honestly not a bad choice for the live action Bond either,” wrote one fan.

Last month Hit Man star Glen Powell shot down the idea of playing the next James Bond in Amazon’s 007 movie. “I’m Texan. A Texan should not play James Bond,” he explained. “Get an authentic Brit for that job. That’s who belongs in that tuxedo.”

It’s been confirmed that Dune filmmaker Denis Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond film, with a script written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight. It’s also been reported that unknown actor Scott Rose-Marsh had tested for the role but there are also rumours that Harris Dickinson, Jacob Elordi and Tom Holland are amongst those being considered as the next James Bond.

In other news, Sophie Turner has been announced as the new Lara Croft in Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming Tomb Raider adaptation.

How to Unlock End to Dumbest Slumber

In order to tackle the Soundest of Sleepers prophecy in Hades 2, you have to complete three incantations. To access them, you first need to speak to Hypnos whenever you’re in the Crossroads. You need to gift him two bottles of Nectar and collect at least one Poppy, which is obtained by gathering Poppy Seeds and planting them in your garden at the Crossroads. The main NPC that you need to speak to is Medea in Ephyra, which is the first region when you’re attempting a surface run.

Medea is your go-to NPC for this questline.

Completing these steps will unlock the End to Deepest Slumber incantation, which can be accessed from the cauldron. You’ll need one Molly, two Mandrake, and three Poppy flowers to complete it. Once that’s done, you’ll gain a Dream Vapor. Go ahead and gift it to Hypnos, and this will start a dream sequence.

During early access, the Olympic Update added the End to Dearest Slumber incantation. It has the same requirements as the previous one (albeit with an additional Mandrake), and you’ll once again enter Hypnos’ dream sequence. Sadly, this won’t be enough to wake him up, as there’s a third and final incantation.

As with everything in Hades 2, it might take you a few runs to actually see progress with conversations. Make sure to always be speaking to Medea when she’s available in Ephyra, and she’ll eventually unlock the incantations for you. Also, we have a guide covering all material sources in Hades 2 in case you need some help in that regard.

How to Get Soot for the End to Dumbest Slumber Incantation

Once you’ve completed both End to Deepest Slumber and End to Dearest Slumber, you’ll gain access to End to Dumbest Slumber. This requires two Poppy flowers, one Shaderot, and one Soot. The problem is that there’s no indication of where to find Soot.

In short, if you’re wondering how to get Soot in Hades 2, you first need to beat the main story. Without spoiling too much, you must have seen the game’s credits once. Then, you have to do a couple of underworld runs and, when you’re rummaging through the last region before the final boss, make sure to visit the NPC room when it becomes available. It took me three runs until the room appeared, but this may differ on your end. Then, gift at least one Nectar bottle to said NPC.

You won’t be able to get your hands on Soot until you hit the game’s credits.

After speaking to said NPC, they will (quite unceremoniously) give you Soot, as well as a Keepsake. Once you’re back at the Crossroads, go ahead and tackle the incantation. All that is left to do is to gift Hypnos a Dream Vapor and watch another dream sequence. This will conclude the End to Dumbest Slumber incantation, which in turn will finally wake up Hypnos in Hades 2.

Now, go ahead and claim your reward from the Fated List of Minor Prophecies. You’ll receive two Nightmares for your trouble, which is a rare material. If you’re wondering what to use it for, we have an extensive guides hub to answer all of your Hades 2 questions.