Ahead of the cameras rolling on Amazon’s highly anticipated Tomb Raider adaptation, the streaming giant has unveiled the core ensemble for the upcoming series.
Amazon has officially confirmed the full cast for the live-action Tomb Raider series, helmed by showrunner Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Taking on the mantle of the legendary Lara Croft is Sophie Turner, who will be joined by screen icon Sigourney Weaver. Weaver is set to play Evelyn Wallis, a mysterious figure seeking to exploit Lara’s unique expertise for her own hidden agenda.
The supporting cast features a wealth of talent, including:
- Martin Bobb-Semple (Pandora) — Zip, Lara’s indispensable tech genius.
- Bill Paterson (House of the Dragon) — Winston Smith, the loyal Croft family butler.
- Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter) — Atlas de Mornay, Lara’s uncle and a potential antagonist.
- Sasha Luss (Anna) — Sasha, a formidable rival to Lara.
- Paterson Joseph (Wonka) — Thomas Warner, a high-ranking government official.
- Celia Imrie (The Thursday Murder Club) — Francine, a senior administrator at the British Museum.
- John Heffernan (Dracula) — David, a civil servant unwittingly caught in the crossfire.
- Jack Bannon (Pennyworth) — Jerry, Lara’s trusted pilot.
- Juliet Motamed (Halo) — Georgia, a curator at the British Museum.
- August Wittgenstein (The Crown) — Lucas, a rival tomb raider with ties to Lara’s history.
This series represents the first major cornerstone of Amazon’s expansive new Tomb Raider universe, which is being developed alongside a feature film and a next-generation game from Crystal Dynamics. While a premiere date and specific plot points remain confidential, production is officially set to commence on January 16.
Source: iXBT.games