The future of Amazon’s James Bond franchise remains somewhat unknown, but one integral figure in the 007 First Light video game might be interested in joining up. The game is currently set for release in 2026, and while it hasn’t been confirmed whether or not it will have any contextual relevance to the upcoming Bond 26, the project offers an ideal opportunity to kickstart Amazon’s rebooted franchise in the right way.

In a recent interview with ScreenRant to promote his new series Mr. Loverboy, actor Lennie James commented on the possibility of his 007 First Light character making the journey from the video game to the movies with Amazon’s new franchise. James will portray Bond’s mentor John Greenway in the game, a character who has yet to be seen in the modern iterations of the films. He said:

I’m always interested in good parts, regardless of what genre or where they’re at. And, I’m an Englishman, so the idea of being involved in a Bond thing would be great. It’s like being in the Doctor Who franchise, or things that are kind of quintessentially British, kind of quintessentially English, would be fun. And I really enjoyed my time doing the game, and acting through those scenes with Patty Gibson, who played Bond. They’ve got the franchise now, Amazon, and I’m sure they’re going to come up with many iterations of things to do with Bond so we’ll wait and see.

What Lennie James’ Comments Mean For Bond 26

The Actor Is Clearly Interested In Working On Bond 26

Although James doesn’t quite confirm anything with his comments, the fact that he’s so transparent about his desire to get involved with Bond 26 is certainly a good thing. It’s no secret that Amazon’s upcoming James Bond sequel is taking quite some time to get off the ground, with the studio currently searching for the right cast and crew, so this level of enthusiasm from an exciting Bond actor is definitely a step in the right direction.

James’ involvement in the upcoming movie, as with the entire 007 First Light cast, likely hinges on how well the game performs, and how warmly it’s welcomed by fans. If the story is a mᴀssive hit, it would be easy enough to introduce these new characters into the movie franchise without it seeming too forced. However, if the game does poorly, Amazon may want to keep its own franchise distinct from this prequel universe.

Our Take On James’ Involvement In Amazon’s James Bond Franchise

007 First Light Could Be The Boost That James Bond Needs

There are lots of important factors that would need to fall into place for 007 First Light to fit neatly into the mythos of Bond 26, but given how long the studio has been searching for the perfect story and cast, it seems extremely plausible that the two projects could be woven together somehow. And if Bond 26 opts for a “Young Bond” story that chronicles the spy’s early years, then it almost seems impossible to ignore this prequel game that’s in production around the same time.

Characters like John Greenway could end up being crucial additions to the movie, giving Bond a unique dynamic with his colleagues that audiences haven’t really seen from the iconic spy before. Bond 26 could really benefit from this stylistic shake-up, and James’ comments that fans will have to “wait and see” definitely inspire hope for the trajectory of the franchise.