Amazon's Live-Action Tomb Raider Series Adds Celia Imrie and More to Star-Studded Cast
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Amazon has expanded the cast of its upcoming live-action Tomb Raider series with Celia Imrie and several other notable actors joining Sophie Turner and Sigourney Weaver, as reported by Eurogamer.
Amazon continues to build serious momentum for its upcoming live-action Tomb Raider series, rounding out its ensemble with a fresh wave of casting announcements. According to a report by Victoria Phillips Kennedy over at Eurogamer, celebrated actress Celia Imrie is joining an already impressive roster that features Sophie Turner as Lara Croft, alongside Jason Isaacs, Sigourney Weaver, and Martin Bobb-Semple. The new additions also bring in talent like Jack Bannon, John Heffernan, Bill Paterson, and August Wittgenstein to flesh out the expanding adaptation.
The project boasts heavy creative backing, with Phoebe Waller-Bridge steering the series as creator, writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner, while Jonathan Van Tulleken takes on directing duties. Production is slated to kick off on January 19, setting the stage for a global Prime Video release. This live-action translation arrives alongside a broader revitalization for the franchise on the gaming side, keeping Lara Croft firmly in the cultural spotlight across both television and interactive platforms.
For players tracking the wider Tomb Raider ecosystem, the timing aligns with Crystal Dynamics' ongoing work on the upcoming game Tomb Raider: Catalyst, which takes Lara to Northern India following the events of Underworld. With major talent attached to both the screen adaptation and future titles, Amazon and its partners are treating the franchise as a major cross-media priority. It is a solid reminder of how gaming icons continue to bridge the gap between interactive entertainment and prestige streaming television for today's audiences.
Tags: Tomb Raider, Amazon Prime, TV Adaptations, Gaming News, Crystal Dynamics
Original article: Eurogamer