Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s long gestating adaptation of Tomb Raider for Amazon MGM Studios will see Sigourney Weaver amongst the stars joining Sophie Turner. Newly revealed cast members also include Jason Isaacs, […]
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s long gestating adaptation of Tomb Raider for Amazon MGM Studios will see Sigourney Weaver amongst the stars joining Sophie Turner.
Newly revealed cast members also include Jason Isaacs, Celia Imrie, Bill Paterson, and more.
The series is based on the iconic Tomb Raider video game franchise, which follows the adventures of world-famous archaeologist and adventurer Lara Croft.
“I’ve been a long-time fan of Tomb Raider and the character of Lara. She has always felt for me, very emboldened in a male dominated world. She’s a fierce female role model!” said Sophie Turner.
“Tomb Raider boasts a plethora of iconic characters. I am thrilled to have been able to bring some personal and fan favourites to the screen while also introducing a few new rascals of our own to the mix. This cast is beyond my wildest dreams!” added Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
“Tomb Raider has always been defined by bold storytelling and unforgettable characters, and these new cast members bring incredible depth and gravitas to the series. With talents like Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs joining the ensemble, we’re elevating this world in exciting new ways, and can’t wait for our global Prime Video audience to experience this next chapter of Tomb Raider,” explained Peter Friedlander, Head of Amazon MGM Studios.
The following cast are confirmed in canon roles from the Tomb Raider video game franchise:
Martin Bobb-Semple is Zip: Lara Croft’s long-standing tech support and friend.
Jason Isaacs is Atlas DeMornay, Lara’s uncle.
Bill Paterson is Winston, the long-standing Croft family butler.
The following cast are confirmed for roles to the Tomb Raider universe:
Jack Bannon is Gerry, Lara’s personal pilot and snack collector.
John Heffernan is David, an exhausted government official who finds himself tangled up in Lara’s unusual world.
Celia Imrie is Francine, the Head of Advancement at the British Museum, focused solely on raising funds and glasses of champagne.
Paterson Joseph is Thomas Warner, a senior government official brought in to clean up an almighty mess.
Sasha Luss is Sasha, a fierce, deeply competitive new adversary of Lara’s.
Juliette Motamed is Georgia, a devoted, by-the-books curator at the British Museum, dedicated to the ‘proper’ preservation of history.
Sigourney Weaver is Evelyn Wallis, a mysterious, high-flying woman who is keen to exploit Lara’s talents.
August Wittgenstein is Lukas, an illegal raider who shares history with Lara in more ways than one.
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