Amazon MGM Studios confirms new cast members for upcoming 'Tomb Raider' series

Including Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs

√ As previously announced, Prime Video series stars Sophie Turner as Lara Croft; led by Phoebe Waller-Bridge serving as creator, writer, executive producer and co-showrunner, alongside Chad Hodge as co-showrunner and executive producer.

Prime Video Press Release

Amazon MGM Studios today announced the actors set to star in the new Prime Video series “Tomb Raider.” Newly revealed cast members include Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, Celia Imrie and Bill Paterson. 

The series is based on the iconic “Tomb Raider” video game franchise, which follows the adventures of world-famous archaeologist and adventurer Lara Croft. 

“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!" star Sophie Turner said.

“ ‘Tomb Raider’ boasts a plethora of iconic characters. I am thrilled to have been able to bring some personal and fan favorites to the screen while also introducing a few new rascals of our own to the mix. This cast is beyond my wildest dreams!” added creator, writer, executive producer and co-showrunner Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

“ ‘Tomb Raider’ has always been defined by bold storytelling and unforgettable characters, and these new cast members bring incredible depth and gravitas to the series. With talents like Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs joining the ensemble, we’re elevating this world in exciting new ways, and can’t wait for our global Prime Video audience to experience this next chapter of ‘Tomb Raider,’ ” said Peter Friedlander, head of global television, Amazon MGM Studios

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

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

•Jason Isaacs is Atlas DeMornay, Lara’s uncle.

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

The following cast members are confirmed for roles to the “Tomb Raider” universe:

•Jack Bannon is Gerry, Lara’s personal pilot and snack collector.

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

•Celia Imrie is Francine, the head of advancement at the British Museum, focused solely on raising funds and glasses of champagne.

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

•Sasha Luss is Sasha, a fierce, deeply competitive new adversary of Lara’s.

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

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

•August Wittgenstein is Lukas, an illegal raider who shares history with Lara in more ways than one.

As previously announced, the series stars Turner as Lara Croft and is led by Waller-Bridge (“Fleabag”) serving as creator, writer, executive producer and co-showrunner alongside Chad Hodge as co-showrunner and executive producer; they are joined by Jonathan Van Tulleken who will serve as director and executive producer.

The series is executive produced by Amazon MGM Studios; Crystal Dynamics; 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.