Amazon's Tomb Raider Series Adds Jason Isaacs to an Already Stacked Cast
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Amazon's live action Tomb Raider series has added Jason Isaacs to its cast alongside Sophie Turner, bolstering a star-studded lineup for the upcoming Prime Video adaptation.
Amazon's upcoming live action Tomb Raider series is rounding out its primary cast with the addition of White Lotus star Jason Isaacs. According to a report by Deadline and covered by Eurogamer, Isaacs joins Sophie Turner, who is stepping into the iconic boots of Lara Croft for the Prime Video adaptation. Specific character details for Isaacs remain under wraps for now, but his involvement adds serious prestige to a lineup that already includes Sigourney Weaver as a character named Wallace and Martin Bobb-Semple in a major undisclosed role.
Behind the camera, the creative direction is being led by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who serves as creator, writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner alongside co-showrunner Chad Hodge and director Jonathan Van Tulleken. Production on the series is scheduled to kick off on January 19, signaling a major push by Amazon to turn the franchise into a cornerstone of its streaming ecosystem. Weaver has already praised the scripts as incredibly witty and charming, which aligns well with Waller-Bridge's signature storytelling style.
This television project is part of a massive revival for the intellectual property across multiple mediums. Crystal Dynamics recently revealed Tomb Raider: Catalyst at The Game Awards, sending Lara to Northern India for an adventure set after the events of Underworld. With Alix Wilton Regan voicing Lara in both Catalyst and the upcoming remake Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, players and viewers alike are looking at a sustained era of archaeological action across screens of every size.
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Original article: Eurogamer