Will Lenny Kravitz’s villain tell James Bond that “It ain’t over ’til it’s over” or let him “Fly Away”?

No, Kravitz hasn’t been cast in the next James Bond feature film (yet), but the Grammy-winning rock legend will portray Bawma, one of several antagonists coming to 007: First Light, the upcoming video game, which features Dexter: Origin Sin star Patrick Gibson as a younger version of the spy legend.

The casting was announced by IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios, which now owns the James Bond franchise, during the Game Awards on Thursday night. Kravitz attended the ceremony, which honors the best games of the year.

Kravitz told the assembled at the ceremony that it was an honor to be a part of 007: First Light, which would be his “first voyage into the world of video games.”

“The Bond franchise has such an incredible legacy in video games, so to step into it with a brand-new character like Bawma is amazing. He’s magnetic and unpredictable, there’s danger in him, but also heart and purpose. He’s not just a man with power; he is a man who has to fight for every inch of it. Bringing that energy into 007’s world felt incredible,” said Kravitz in a statement.

The character of Bawma is described as the wild pirate ruler of Aleph, Africa’s biggest black market hub; as charismatic as he is unpredictable. An image of Kravitz’s character is featured in a teaser-trailer for the game.

007: First Light is a third-person story-driven action-adventure game that serves as a reimagined origin story for a 26-year-old James Bond, according to its developers.

In the game, the superspy, most recently played in film by Daniel Craig, is a promising but rebellious Royal Navy air crewman who’s recruited by MI6. Gamers will play as Bond as he rises to the top of the UK’s premier spy organization, executing missions around the globe.

007: First Light is set for release March 27th, 2026.