Sophie Turner to star as Lara Croft in new "Tomb Raider" series

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Sophie Turner to star as Lara Croft in new "Tomb Raider" series

Writer: Ann Tan

From the Iron Throne to the Tomb

9 Jan - Amazon MGM Studios has announced that Sophie Turner will star as Lara Croft in the new Prime Video series "Tomb Raider," alongside screen legend Sigourney Weaver and an ensemble cast including Jason Isaacs, Celia Imrie, Bill Paterson, and more. The series is based on the iconic video game franchise following the adventures of world-famous archaeologist and adventurer Lara Croft.

Turner follows in the footsteps of Angelina Jolie, who played Lara in two films (2001's "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" and 2003's "The Cradle of Life"), and Alicia Vikander, who starred in 2018's "Tomb Raider."

"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.

Angelina Jolie is the first live-action Lara

Followed by Alicia Vikander

Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who serves as creator, writer, executive producer and co-showrunner, added, "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!"

The following cast are confirmed in canon roles from the Tomb Raider video game franchise:

Sigourney Weaver is Evelyn Wallis - A mysterious, high-flying woman who is keen to exploit Lara's talents.

Jason Isaacs is Atlas DeMornay - Atlas is Lara's uncle.

Martin Bobb-Semple is Zip - Zip is Lara Croft's long-standing tech support and friend.

Bill Paterson is Winston - Winston is the long-standing Croft family butler.

Jack Bannon is Gerry - Gerry is Lara's personal pilot and snack collector.

John Heffernan is David - David is an exhausted government official who finds himself tangled up in Lara's unusual world.

Celia Imrie is Francine- Francine is the Head of Advancement at the British Museum, focused solely on raising funds and glasses of champagne.

Paterson Joseph is Thomas Warner - Thomas Warner is a senior government official brought in to clean up an almighty mess.

Sasha Luss is Sasha - Sasha is a fierce, deeply competitive new adversary of Lara's.

Juliette Motamed is Georgia - Georgia is a devoted, by-the-books curator at the British Museum, dedicated to the 'proper' preservation of history.