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| Sophie Turner is set to star as Lara Croft in Prime Video’s upcoming Tomb Raider series. |
By Jon Scarr
Amazon MGM Studios has confirmed a major wave of casting for its upcoming Tomb Raider series at Prime Video, adding several high-profile names to the ensemble led by Sophie Turner as Lara Croft.
The live-action series is being developed for Prime Video and is based on the long-running Tomb Raider video game franchise. As previously announced, the show is created and written by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who also serves as executive producer and co-showrunner alongside Chad Hodge.
New Cast Members Confirmed for Tomb Raider
Amazon MGM Studios revealed that the following actors have joined the series:
- Sigourney Weaver as Evelyn Wallis, a mysterious and influential figure interested in exploiting Lara Croft’s talents
- Jason Isaacs as Atlas DeMornay, Lara Croft’s uncle
- Bill Paterson as Winston, the long-standing Croft family butler
- Celia Imrie as Francine, Head of Advancement at the British Museum
- Martin Bobb-Semple as Zip, Lara’s trusted tech support and longtime friend
Additional Roles Expand the Tomb Raider Universe
The series will also introduce several new characters created specifically for this adaptation:
- Jack Bannon as Gerry, Lara’s personal pilot and self-described snack collector
- John Heffernan as David, a government official pulled into Lara’s orbit
- Paterson Joseph as Thomas Warner, a senior official tasked with cleaning up a growing mess
- Sasha Luss as Sasha, a fiercely competitive new rival
- Juliette Motamed as Georgia, a by-the-book curator at the British Museum
- August Wittgenstein as Lukas, an illegal raider with shared history with Lara
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| Cast members confirmed for Prime Video’s upcoming Tomb Raider series. |
Sophie Turner Leads the Series as Lara Croft
Sophie Turner stars as Lara Croft, the iconic archaeologist and adventurer. Turner has spoken openly about her connection to the character, describing Lara as a powerful and emboldened figure in a traditionally male-dominated genre.
Showrunner Phoebe Waller-Bridge said the series aims to balance iconic characters from the games with new faces, calling the cast “beyond my wildest dreams.” Amazon MGM Studios head Peter Friedlander added that the expanded cast brings additional depth and gravitas to the adaptation.
Who’s Behind the Tomb Raider Series
Alongside Waller-Bridge and Hodge, the series is directed and executive produced by Jonathan Van Tulleken. The show is executive produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Crystal Dynamics, Legendary Television, and Story Kitchen, with production support from Wells Street Films.
While the cast is now largely in place, Prime Video has not yet shared a release window for the series.
Thoughts on the Tomb Raider Casting
What I like about this announcement is that the casting feels deliberate. Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs aren’t here just to grab attention. They make sense for the kind of story Tomb Raider usually tells, and that goes a long way for an adaptation like this.
It also doesn’t feel like the series is trying to overhaul Lara Croft just to make a statement. With Sophie Turner in the lead and Phoebe Waller-Bridge involved creatively, it feels like there’s a clear understanding of why the character has worked for so long. There’s still a lot we don’t know, but this cast makes it easier to stay patient and see where it goes.
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