Prime Video has officially expanded the world of Tomb Raider, unveiling a star-studded supporting cast alongside Sophie Turner, who leads the series as the iconic adventurer Lara Croft.
The live-action series marks a major reboot of the long-running franchise, shifting Lara Croft’s story into a serialized format that allows for deeper character development, high-stakes exploration, and globe-spanning action.
Sophie Turner Takes on Lara Croft
Turner, best known for her Emmy-nominated role as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones, steps into one of pop culture’s most recognizable roles. Prime Video recently released the first official image of Turner as Lara Croft, sparking strong reactions from fans and reigniting excitement around the franchise.
Full Supporting Cast Announced
Joining Turner in the series are several acclaimed actors:
- Sigourney Weaver as Evelyn Wallis, a mysterious new character created for the show
- Jason Isaacs as Atlas DeMornay, Lara Croft’s uncle
- Bill Paterson as Winston, the Croft family’s trusted butler
- Martin Bobb-Semple as Zip, Lara’s tech-savvy ally
- Celia Imrie as Francine, a senior British Museum official
- Jack Bannon as Gerry, Lara’s pilot and field support
- Paterson Joseph as Thomas Warner, a powerful authority figure
- John Heffernan as David, a government official drawn into Lara’s missions
- Juliette Motamed as Georgia, a British Museum curator
- Sasha Luss as Sasha, a rival adventurer
- August Wittgenstein as Lukas, an illegal raider with ties to Lara’s past
Creative Team and What to Expect
The series is spearheaded by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who serves as writer and executive producer, alongside Chad Hodge as co-showrunner. Direction is led by Jonathan Van Tulleken, signaling a grounded but cinematic approach to the reboot.
Unlike previous film adaptations, Prime Video’s Tomb Raider is expected to explore Lara Croft’s evolution over time, focusing on both her intellect and physical resilience while expanding the mythology around her world.
Release Details
Tomb Raider is currently in production and will stream exclusively on Prime Video. A release date has not yet been announced.