007 First Light will feature Lenny Kravitz as The Pirate King Bawma. The Grammy Award-winning musician portrays the leader of a powerful black-market arms network.
This is the first major appearance of Kravitz in a video game. He is providing both his voice and likeness for the character. Bawma will blur the lines between ally and adversary. His actions will be unpredictable, yet he will also supposedly be charismatic.
According to Kravitz, “He’s magnetic and unpredictable, there’s danger in him, but also heart and purpose. He’s not just a man with power; he is a man who has to fight for every inch of it. Bringing that energy into 007’s world felt incredible.”
007 First Light is an upcoming James Bond game developed by IO Interactive. The studio is most well-known for its Hitman franchise, a series of stealth games featuring unique mechanics.
007 First Light – Lenny Kravitz Announcement
The trailer depicts The Pirate King Bawma holding James Bond and Bond’s mentor, John Greenway, in a dangerous situation. By the age of 17, Bawma managed to transform an abandoned ship graveyard into the foundation for his black market empire.
Regarding Kravitz, CEO at IO Interactive Hakan Abrak says, “He is a one-of-a-kind performer, with unbelievable charisma, who fits perfectly with the character of Bawma. He captured exactly what we envisioned: a formidable man who commands both fear and loyalty, which will have a profound impact on Bond’s journey into the world of espionage.”
007 First Light is currently available to pre-order for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. However, pre-orders for Switch 2 are limited to physical editions.
Additionally, players who pre-order any edition of First Light will receive an upgrade to the Deluxe Edition for free. The Deluxe Edition allows players to experience the game 24 hours early. The game will release on March 27, 2026.
