TOMB RAIDER: FURTHER CASTING ANNOUNCED TO JOIN SOPHIE TURNER IN NEW PRIME VIDEO SERIES

Further casting has been announced to be joining Sophie Turner in Prime Video's new upcoming Tomb Raider series, based on the iconic Tomb Raider video game franchise, written and produced by Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

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 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.

Plus 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 Laras talents

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

Sophie Turner commented: "I am thrilled beyond measure to be playing Lara Croft. She’s such an iconic character, who means so much to so many - and I am giving everything I’ve got. They’re massive shoes to fill, following in the steps of Angelina and Alicia with their powerhouse performances, but with Phoebe at the helm, we (and Lara) are all in very safe hands. I can’t wait for you all to see what we have cooking."

Phoebe Waller-Bridge added: "I’m so excited to announce the formidable Sophie Turner as our Lara alongside this phenomenal creative team. It’s not very often you get to make a show of this scale with a character you grew up loving. Everyone on board is wildly passionate about Lara and are all as outrageous, brave, and hilarious as she is. Get your artifacts out... Croft is coming..."

Vernon Sanders, Head of Global Television, Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios: "Lara Croft is one of the most recognizable and iconic video game characters of all time. We are thrilled to have the wonderfully talented Sophie Turner bring this character to life who is defined by her courage, strength, and unshakable resolve. Led by the brilliant Phoebe Waller-Bridge, this series will honor the beloved Tomb Raider legacy while delivering fresh adventures to fans worldwide."

More details will be announced in due course.