Gemma Chan, star of Marvel’s Eternals and Crazy Rich Asians, is part of the 007 First Light cast.
Chan will play Selina Tan, an original character created for Hitman developer IO Interactive’s upcoming James Bond adventure.
As revealed today during the Xbox Tokyo Game Show broadcast, Chan will work alongside MI6’s Q-Branch as Head of Tactical Simulation. It’s the first time Chan has lent both her voice and likeness to a video game.
“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,” reads a press release today.
“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.”
Chan joins a starry cast for 007 First Light, which is led by Dexter: Original Sin’s Patrick Gibson as a new, young James Bond. Fear the Walking Dead’s Lennie James co-stars as Bond’s mentor John Greenway. Previous announcements have also confirmed Priyanga Burford as M, Alastair Mackenzie as Q, Kiera Lester as Moneypenny, and Noémie Nakai as Miss Roth.
“Joining the world of James Bond in video games has been such an exciting experience,” Chan said in a statement today. “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.”
007 First Light has set a release date of March 27, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2.
Before then, we’ve got plenty more on 007 First Light, including a report on how Daniel Craig’s face was put into a Hitman map in order to secure the Bond rights, and how Queen Elizabeth II’s passing affected First Light’s development. And be sure to check out our extensive 007 First Light preview full of gameplay and story details.
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