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- Sophie Turner has been confirmed as Lara Croft for the Tomb Raider TV series on Amazon Prime Video, led by Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
- The cast includes a star-studded ensemble featuring Sigourney Weaver, Martin Bobb-Semple, Jason Isaacs, Bill Paterson, John Heffernan, Celia Imrie, Paterson Joseph, Sasha Luss, Juliette Motamed, August Wittgenstein, and Jack Bannon.
- The series will also introduce new original characters such as Gerry, Laras private pilot, and Sasha, a fiercely competitive rival to Lara Croft.
- Production for the first season is scheduled to begin in January 2026, with an anticipated release in 2027. Additionally, two upcoming Tomb Raider games, Catalyst and Legacy of Atlantis, are expected to launch in 2027.
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Amazon’s Tomb Raider Series Unveils Star-Studded Cast Featuring Sophie Turner, Sigourney Weaver, and More
Following the confirmation of Sophie Turner (Game of Thrones) as Lara Croft, Amazon MGM Studios has announced the full cast for the Tomb Raider TV series, created by Phoebe Wallerbridge. This announcement arrives alongside news of two upcoming Tomb Raider games, Catalyst and Legacy of Atlantis. Amazon Prime Video is fast-tracking the live-action series dedicated to Lara Croft, featuring an eclectic cast led by Sigourney Weaver as Evelyn Wallis, a secretive and ambitious woman seeking to exploit Lara’s abilities. The announced cast includes: Martin Bobb-Semple as Zip, Lara’s longtime friend and technician. Jason Isaacs as Atlas Demornay, Lara’s uncle. Bill Paterson as Winston, the Croft family butler. John Heffernan as David, an overworked public servant drawn into Lara’s world. Celia Imrie as Francine, the British Museum’s head of development, focused on fundraising. Paterson Joseph as Thomas Warner, a high-ranking official brought in to resolve a problem. Sasha Luss as Sasha, a fiercely competitive rival to Lara Croft. Juliette Motamed as Georgia, a dedicated British Museum curator passionate about preserving history. August Wittgenstein as Lukas, an illegal tomb raider with a connection to Lara.
Tomb Raider Series Announces Star-Studded Cast with Jack Bannon as Gerry and More, Led by Sophie Turner and Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Jack Bannon as Gerry, Lara’s private pilot and snack enthusiast. The cast announcement included statements from Sophie Turner and Phoebe Wallerbridge, who has been involved with the series as creator, writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner since early 2023. “I’ve been a fan of Tomb Raider and Lara Hawthorne for a long time. She’s always seemed incredibly brave in a male-dominated world,” Turner commented. Wallerbridge added, “Tomb Raider boasts an infinity of iconic characters. I’m very happy to have managed to bring some of my favorites and the fans to the screen, as well as introducing some new original characters. This cast exceeded my expectations.” Producers are scheduled to begin production for the first season on January 19, 2026, with an anticipated release in 2027 on Amazon Prime Video. The remake of Legacy of Atlantis is slated for release in 2026, while the new series game, Catalyst, is expected to launch alongside the TV series premiere in 2027.
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|---|---|
| Official Name | Unknown |
| Brief Summary | Yamihara Kokoro and Asada Toramatsu live in a town that is quite peaceful, until a serial murder case happened where the bodies all had their blood drained out. Five years have passed but the case remains unsolved. Meanwhile, Kokoro and Toramatsu have been in a relationship for a year, but are unable to get married as they are keeping a serious secret from each other. Kokoro is actually a vampire. However, she does not attack humans and live modestly. Toramatsu is a popular resident in the town and is trusted by many. After getting a divorce, Toramatsu got drunk and went back to his old house, where he met Kokoro, the current occupant. As the two continue to keep their secrets hidden, a horrific murder occurs once again in the town. |
| Released | April 18, 2023 |
| Genre | Drama, Mystery |
| Production Companies | TV Asahi, as birds |
| Countries of Origin | JP |
| Actors | Mitsuki Takahata, Kei Tanaka, Keita Machida, Kumiko Aso, Kotaro Yoshida, Shinya Kote, First Summer Uika, Yuki Inoue, Ryosuke Sota, Seiya Osada, Shinya Niiro, Yoshi Sakō, Hana Kino |
| Director | Hiro Kanai, Toichiro Ruto |
| Authors | Koji Tokuo |
| Producers | Sari Kijima, 岡美鶴 |
| Ratings | 6/10 (2 reviews) |
| Number of episodes | 9 |
| Number of seasons | 1 |
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