Star Wars alumni Celia Imrie (Dineé Ellberger in The Phantom Menace), Jason Isaacs (The Grand Inquisitor in Star Wars Rebels) and Sigourney Weaver (Colonel Ward in The Mandalorian and Grogu) are joining Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s adaptation of Tomb Raider.
Amazon MGM Studios have 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, Bill Paterson, and more.
Tomb Raider boasts a plethora of iconic characters,” said co-showrunner Phoebe Waller-Bridge. “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 based on the iconic Tomb Raider video game franchise, which follows the adventures of Lara Croft. “I’ve been a longtime fan of Tomb Raider and the character of Lara,” said Sophie Turner, who will play the world-famous archaeologist and adventurer. “She has always felt for me, very emboldened in a male-dominated world. She’s a fierce female role model!”
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,” said Peter Friedlander, head of Amazon MGM Studios. “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.
Celia Imrie will play Francine, the Head of Advancement at the British Museum, focused solely on raising funds and glasses of champagne, with Jason Isaacs playing Atlas DeMornay, Lara’s uncle. Finally, Sigourney Weaver will play Evelyn Wallis, a mysterious, high-flying woman who is keen to exploit Laras talents.
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