Amazon MGM Studios has unveiled a formidable new wave of casting for its upcoming Prime Video series ‘Tomb Raider,’ expanding the world around iconic adventurer Lara Croft.
As previously announced, the series is headlined by Sophie Turner as Lara Croft, the world-famous archaeologist and thrill-seeking explorer. The show is created and written by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who also serves as executive producer and co-showrunner alongside Chad Hodge. Drawing from the hugely influential ‘Tomb Raider’ video game franchise, the series promises a globe-trotting adventure steeped in danger, discovery, and character-driven intrigue.
Among the newly revealed cast, several actors step directly into canon roles from the Tomb Raider games, grounding the series firmly in franchise lore:
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Martin Bobb-Semple as Zip, Lara Croft’s long-standing tech support and trusted friend.
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Jason Isaacs as Atlas DeMornay, Lara’s uncle, a figure whose presence hints at complicated family history.
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Bill Paterson as Winston, the Croft family’s ever-faithful butler and a cornerstone of Lara’s home life.
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The series also introduces a slate of characters expanding the Tomb Raider universe with fresh dynamics and sharp personalities:
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Jack Bannon as Gerry, Lara’s personal pilot and devoted snack collector.
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John Heffernan as David, an exhausted government official pulled unwillingly into Lara’s extraordinary orbit.
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Celia Imrie as Francine, the champagne-sipping Head of Advancement at the British Museum, laser-focused on fundraising.
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Paterson Joseph as Thomas Warner, a senior government official tasked with cleaning up a truly monumental mess.
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Sasha Luss as Sasha, a fierce and deeply competitive new adversary for Lara Croft.
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Juliette Motamed as Georgia, a by-the-books British Museum curator devoted to the “proper” preservation of history.
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Sigourney Weaver as Evelyn Wallis, a mysterious, high-flying power player eager to exploit Lara’s unique talents.
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August Wittgenstein as Lukas, an illegal raider whose past with Lara runs deeper than expected.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge stated, “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 series is executive produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Crystal Dynamics, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Jenny Robins through Wells Street Films, Dmitri M. Johnson, Michael Lawrence Goldberg and Timothy I. Stevenson through Story Kitchen, Michael Scheel, and Legendary Television—co-executive produced by Matt McInnis and Jan R. Martin as producer.
