Beyond the Light Episode 2 - Cast & Characters

Copenhagen, Denmark – March  3rd, 2026 – IO Interactive, the award-winning developer and publisher behind the globally acclaimed HITMAN franchise, and Amazon MGM today released the second episode of Beyond the Light, the developer diary series offering an inside look at the making of 007 First Light. This latest episode shines a spotlight on the characters of the game and the creative talent bringing them to life, both on-screen and behind the scenes. 007 First Light is a standalone original, re-imagined origin story of James Bond, set to release on May 27, 2026, on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2*, and PC, and is available for pre-order now.

Joining the episode are Martin Emborg, Narrative and Cinematics Director at IO Interactive, and Beatrice Harty, Lead and Senior Character Artist, who offer insight into how story, cinematics, and character creation intersect in 007 First Light. They discuss how narrative intent, performance capture, and character artistry come together to define the tone and authenticity of the experience. From early concept to final in-game performance, the episode explores how the characters of 007 First Light are written, designed, and realized to feel human, expressive, and believable.

The second episode also features key members of the ensemble cast of 007 First Light, including Patrick Gibson (portraying James Bond), Noemie Nakai (portraying Agent Roth), Kiera Lester (portraying Moneypenny), and Alastair McKenzie (portraying Q). They share insight into their roles and how these iconic characters are being reinterpreted for a new Bond origin story. Their performances help ground the experience emotionally, shaping Bond’s early relationships and the world he is stepping into.

007 First Light is scheduled to launch on May 27, 2026. Pre-order details can be found at https://ioi.dk/007firstlightgame. 

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*Pre-orders on Nintendo Switch 2 are limited to physical editions
**24-hour early access limited to digital editions only

ABOUT 007 First Light
Coming on May 27, 2026, 007 First Light is a third-person action-adventure game that blends IO Interactive’s signature stealth and action gameplay mechanics, featuring a fully original, re-imagined origin story of a young James Bond. 
Players will step into the shoes of a 26-year-old Bond, a promising yet sometimes rebellious Royal Navy air crewman who is recruited into MI6, immersing them in the exotic and dangerous world of espionage. Bond’s adventures will take players all around the globe, coming face to face with allies and foes while choosing how they overcome obstacles and challenges, whether it be with brute force, cunning guile, or charming wit.

ABOUT IO Interactive 
IO Interactive is an independent video game developer and publisher with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Istanbul, and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last two decades, IOI is dedicated to creating unforgettable characters and experiences using their award-winning proprietary Glacier technology.

IO Interactive will develop and publish a reimagined James Bond origin story with 007 First Light and is currently developing a new IP under the codename Project Fantasy. For more information, visit: https://ioi.dk.

ABOUT Amazon MGM Studios
Amazon MGM Studios is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content. Original series premiere on Prime Video, which is available to watch on hundreds of compatible devices in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Original films are produced and acquired by the studio for theatrical release and exclusively for Prime Video. Amazon MGM Studios also produces content for MGM+, the premium pay television network.

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