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Star-Studded Cast Unveiled for New Lara Croft Film

1/6/2026

Summary

Story summary

Sigourney Weaver (actress) joins the cast as Evelyn Wallis, who aims to exploit Lara Croft's skills.
Jason Isaacs (actor) plays Atlas DeMornay, Lara's uncle.
Sophie Turner (actress) portrays Lara Croft, with Martin Bobb-Semple as Zip, Bill Paterson as Winston, and Celia Imrie as Francine.
New characters include Sasha, a competitive adversary, and Lukas, an illegal raider tied to Lara.
Production begins later this month, with a late-2026 release planned.

History

Historical Context

The "Tomb Raider" franchise began with the 1996 video game featuring Lara Croft, a character credited with redefining female representation in gaming. The 2001 film adaptation, starring Angelina Jolie, grossed over $274 million, solidifying Croft's status as a cultural icon. The upcoming film with Sophie Turner continues the trend of strong female leads, reflecting Hollywood's evolving approach to gender representation in action narratives.

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Story summary

Sigourney Weaver (actress) joins the cast as Evelyn Wallis, who aims to exploit Lara Croft's skills.
Jason Isaacs (actor) plays Atlas DeMornay, Lara's uncle.
Sophie Turner (actress) portrays Lara Croft, with Martin Bobb-Semple as Zip, Bill Paterson as Winston, and Celia Imrie as Francine.
New characters include Sasha, a competitive adversary, and Lukas, an illegal raider tied to Lara.
Production begins later this month, with a late-2026 release planned.

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