Amazon has revealed a wave of new casting announcements for its upcoming live-action Tomb Raider series, expanding the roster around Sophie Turner, who was previously confirmed to play the iconic Lara Croft.
First launched in 1996, Tomb Raider has become one of gaming’s most recognisable franchises, spawning multiple film adaptations and animated projects over the years. Now, Amazon is preparing its own take on Lara Croft’s globe-trotting adventures, with casting details beginning to shed light on the shape of the series.
Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, & More Cast For Amazon’s Tomb Raider Series
It was exclusively revealed on the Tomb Raider subreddit that eleven new cast members had joined the roster for Amazon’s upcoming Tomb Raider series. Not only have the actors been revealed, but so have who they will be playing.
Three cast members join as returning canon roles from the Tomb Raider video game franchise. These are:
| Actor Name | Character Name | Character Description |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Bobb-Semple | Zip | Zip is Lara Croft’s long-standing tech support and friend. |
| Jason Isaacs | Atlas DeMornay | Atlas is Lara’s uncle. |
| Bill Paterson | Winston | Winston is the long-standing Croft family butler. |
The series will also introduce a host of original characters, including Sigourney Weaver as Evelyn Wallis, a powerful and enigmatic figure eager to exploit Lara’s abilities. Other additions include museum curators, government officials, rival raiders, and Lara’s personal pilot, helping to flesh out the wider world around the adventurer.
The full list of actors and their associated characters is available in the table below.
| Actor Name | Character Name | Character Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Bannon | Gerry | Gerry is Lara’s personal pilot and snack collector. |
| John Heffernan | David | David is an exhausted government official who finds himself tangled up in Lara’s unusual world. |
| Celia Imrie | Francine | Francine is the Head of Advancement at the British Museum, focused solely on raising funds and glasses of champagne. |
| Paterson Joseph | Thomas Warner | Thomas Warner is a senior government official brought in to clean up an almighty mess. |
| Sashu Luss | Sasha | Sasha is a fierce, deeply competitive new adversary of Lara’s. |
| Juliette Motamed | Georgia | Georgia is a devoted, by-the-books curator at the British Museum, dedicated to the ‘proper’ preservation of history. |
| Sigourney Weaver | Evelyn Wallis | A mysterious, high-flying woman who is keen to exploit Lara’s talents. |
| August Wittgenstein | Lukas | Lukas is an illegal raider who shares history with Lara in more ways than one. |
Turner described Lara Croft as a “fierce female role model,” while co-showrunner Phoebe Waller-Bridge praised the cast as a blend of fan favourites and exciting new additions. With production details still under wraps, the calibre of talent involved has only heightened anticipation for the series.
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