Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs Join ‘Tomb Raider’ Cast on Amazon
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s upcoming series adaptation of Tomb Raider has confirmed the casting of Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs. This new project will be available on Amazon Prime Video.
Cast Details
Jason Isaacs will portray Atlas DeMornay, a significant character from the Tomb Raider canon. Sigourney Weaver takes on the role of Evelyn Wallis, who is described as a mysterious and ambitious woman looking to leverage Lara Croft’s expertise.
Main Cast
- Sophie Turner as Lara Croft
- Jason Isaacs as Atlas DeMornay
- Sigourney Weaver as Evelyn Wallis
- Martin Bobb-Semple as Zip
- Bill Paterson as Winston
- Jack Bannon as Gerry
- John Heffernan as David
- Celia Imrie as Francine
- Paterson Joseph in an undisclosed role
- Sasha Luss, Juliette Motamed, and August Wittgenstein in undisclosed roles
Production Team
The series is spearheaded by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who serves as creator, writer, and co-showrunner. She collaborates with Chad Hodge, the co-showrunner and executive producer. Jonathan Van Tulleken directs and also works as an executive producer.
Executive Production Team
- Amazon MGM Studios
- Crystal Dynamics
- Wells Street Films
- Dmitri M. Johnson
- Michael Lawrence Goldberg
- Timothy I. Stevenson through Story Kitchen
- Michael Scheel
- Legendary Television
About the Series
This adaptation is based on the iconic video game franchise that follows the adventures of the world-renowned archaeologist and adventurer, Lara Croft. The show aims to blend beloved characters from the franchise with new elements unique to this interpretation.
Competing Productions
Netflix currently has a rival animated series titled Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, featuring Hayley Atwell, which recently concluded its second and final season.
Waller-Bridge expressed her excitement, stating that the series will introduce both classic and brand-new characters, making this production a thrilling venture for fans of the franchise.
