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www.independent.co.ukHere’s the latest on Tomb Raider (2018) cast, based on recent public reporting.
- Lead role: Sophie Turner remains listed as Lara Croft for the Prime Video live-action series. This has been reiterated in early-2026 coverage and first-look reveals.
- High-profile additions: Reports from late 2025 into 2026 confirm Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs in major roles for the series, with Weaver described as playing Evelyn Wallis and Isaacs as Atlas DeMornay, Lara’s uncle in canon-adjacent material.
- Supporting cast: The ensemble includes a mix of established actors and new names, with coverage highlighting Celia Imrie, Bill Paterson, and Martin Bobb-Semple as part of the growing cast as production moved forward in 2025–2026.
- Production status: Production timelines shifted forward with January 2026 filming activity reported by multiple outlets, and first-look materials released in January 2026.
- Notable development notes: Several outlets emphasize that the cast includes both game-faithful nods and new characters created for the show, with Turner in the lead and veteran actors in supporting/canon-adjacent roles.
Illustration: a visual map of the main announced cast and their roles as reported
- Lara Croft: Sophie Turner
- Evelyn Wallis: Sigourney Weaver
- Atlas DeMornay: Jason Isaacs
- Supporting: Martin Bobb-Semple, Celia Imrie, Bill Paterson, and others
If you’d like, I can compile a short, up-to-date timeline of casting announcements with exact dates and sources, or pull a ready-to-share summary for a fan discussion.