Lenny Kravitz to Bring Charismatic Villain Bawma to Life in Upcoming James Bond Game.
Actor and musician Lenny Kravitz is set to play the villainous role of Bawma, a charismatic black-market dealer with an unpredictable edge, in the upcoming video game '007: First Light'. The announcement was made at last night's Game Awards, where Kravitz also revealed that he had attended for the casting reveal.
Kravitz described his character as "the largest black-market dealer in the Western Hemisphere who's as charismatic as he is unpredictable." Bawma rose from humble beginnings to build a powerful kingdom known as Aleph. He will be portrayed by Kravitz, who will bring this complex and magnetic character to life.
In '007: First Light', which is set for release in 2026, Patrick Gibson will star as a younger version of James Bond. The game follows the origin story of Bond at the age of 26, where he must face off against Bawma, who is threatening his existence.
This new Bond game promises to be an action-packed adventure that reimagines Bond's early days, with Kravitz bringing his own energy to a brand-new character.
Kravitz himself seems thrilled about joining the 'Bond' franchise, saying that stepping into this world as Bawma was an incredible opportunity for him. He described Bawma as "magnetic and unpredictable," adding depth and purpose to the character. With Kravitz's dynamic performance and strong cast, including Gemma Chan, Priyanga Burford, Kiera Lester, Alastair Mackenzie, Lennie James, and Noemie Nakai, '007: First Light' is set to be an exciting new take on the iconic franchise.
Kravitz has had a long career in both music and acting. He's appeared as Cinna in the Hunger Games films, had a supporting role in 2024 black comedy The Trainer, and even joined Dua Lipa on stage at Madison Square Garden to perform "It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over".
Actor and musician Lenny Kravitz is set to play the villainous role of Bawma, a charismatic black-market dealer with an unpredictable edge, in the upcoming video game '007: First Light'. The announcement was made at last night's Game Awards, where Kravitz also revealed that he had attended for the casting reveal.
Kravitz described his character as "the largest black-market dealer in the Western Hemisphere who's as charismatic as he is unpredictable." Bawma rose from humble beginnings to build a powerful kingdom known as Aleph. He will be portrayed by Kravitz, who will bring this complex and magnetic character to life.
In '007: First Light', which is set for release in 2026, Patrick Gibson will star as a younger version of James Bond. The game follows the origin story of Bond at the age of 26, where he must face off against Bawma, who is threatening his existence.
This new Bond game promises to be an action-packed adventure that reimagines Bond's early days, with Kravitz bringing his own energy to a brand-new character.
Kravitz himself seems thrilled about joining the 'Bond' franchise, saying that stepping into this world as Bawma was an incredible opportunity for him. He described Bawma as "magnetic and unpredictable," adding depth and purpose to the character. With Kravitz's dynamic performance and strong cast, including Gemma Chan, Priyanga Burford, Kiera Lester, Alastair Mackenzie, Lennie James, and Noemie Nakai, '007: First Light' is set to be an exciting new take on the iconic franchise.
Kravitz has had a long career in both music and acting. He's appeared as Cinna in the Hunger Games films, had a supporting role in 2024 black comedy The Trainer, and even joined Dua Lipa on stage at Madison Square Garden to perform "It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over".
but also what's up with bawma being the largest black-market dealer in the western hemisphere? that sounds like a whole new layer to the game
he's gonna bring so much charisma and unpredictability to the role and i'm already getting major villains vibes from him 
. i love how he described Bawma as "magnetic and unpredictable" because that's exactly what we need in a villain - someone who's gonna keep us on our toes! 
. I'm also hyped to see the rest of the cast, Gemma Chan and Priyanga Burford and Kiera Lester... it's gonna be a wild ride! 
. I mean, have you seen The Trainer? 
that dude is hilarious.
The fact that he's bringing a charismatic and unpredictable edge to the role is going to be EPIC! 
It's like, the perfect combo of action, adventure, and music (Lenny Kravitz has always been known for his groovy tunes 
The possibilities are endless! 
. Still excited to see how the game plays out tho! Patrick Gibson as young Bond is cool though 
, and Gemma Chan and Priyanga Burford are always a plus in any movie/TV show. Fingers crossed they can make Bawma more than just a cardboard cutout 
Bawma is actually an alien or something 
... just kidding. I'm curious how Lenny Kravitz will bring this character to life. Has anyone seen the game trailer yet? 
From what I've read, it sounds like '007: First Light' will be a wild ride. The idea of a younger Bond facing off against Bawma is pretty cool. 
The games have consistently outperformed the movie releases in terms of sales. In 2022 alone, the 'James Bond' film series grossed over $1.4 billion worldwide 
. Not to mention, Lenny Kravitz's involvement as Bawma will bring some fresh flavor to the character. He's got a long history of being charismatic and unpredictable in his music and acting 
. With a talented cast like Gemma Chan and Priyanka Burford on board, this game is shaping up to be a real game-changer 
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I'm super hyped for this new Bond game! Lenny Kravitz is going to bring a whole different vibe to the villainous role of Bawma, and I think it's gonna be awesome. I mean, who wouldn't want to see him as this charismatic black-market dealer? 
). I'm all about seeing more complex characters like him, especially the charismatic ones. I love how he's bringing his own energy to this role and making it their own. And let's be real, who wouldn't want to see Kravitz rocking the screen as a villain?