British actress Gemma Chan joins cast of 007 First Light

Today, IO Interactive announced that Gemma Chan (Marvel’s Eternals, Crazy Rich Asians, The Creator) will lend her voice and likeness to MI6’s Head of Tactical Simulation, Selina Tan, in 007 First Light.

“Joining the world of James Bond in video games has been such an exciting experience. Selina Tan is a fascinating character, and I can’t wait for players to meet her. Bringing Selina to life in 007 First Light has been an absolute privilege,” shared Gemma Chan. 

During today’s Xbox Showcase, fans got their first glimpse at Selina Tan, an all-new character for 007 First Light. British actress Gemma Chan will portray Selina, joining the project as both the voice and physical likeness of the character, a very first for the actress in gaming. Selina Tan is a senior MI6 figure who oversees the agency’s Tactical Simulations division, a program designed to test and refine the skills of Britain’s most promising recruits. Once a rising star in academia with a background in psychology and strategy, she later made her mark in the private sector, leading advanced research in immersive technologies, before joining MI6 to spearhead the Tactical Simulation Division. Leveraging both scientific rigor and strategic vision, she is a unique asset amongst British Intelligence.

“We are delighted to welcome Gemma Chan to the ensemble cast of 007 First Light. Her experience and emotional range will bring a lot of depth to the character of Selina Tan. With her performance, I believe players will experience an added layer of authenticity and cinematic storytelling that feels right at home in the world of espionage” added Hakan Abrak, CEO at IO Interactive. 

007 First Light’s gameplay will feature Creative Approach at its core. Stealth, spycraft, improvisation with gadgets from Q Branch, melee and ranged combat, as well as Bond’s Instinct will all be tools at the player’s disposal, giving them the freedom to tackle missions their way. Alongside the Creative Approach, 007 First Light will offer bold, cinematic set-pieces that define the Bond franchise, whether it’s high-speed chases, intense shootouts, or a heart-pounding fight aboard a hacked airplane that sends Bond into the open sky without a parachute. Every element is designed to capture the danger, elegance, and spectacle of Bond’s introduction to the world of espionage. Following the hugely positive reception to the gameplay reveal in early September, anticipation is building fast for 007 First Light as one of the main games set to release in 2026.

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