Voice Actor Behind Lara Croft in Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft – All You Need to Know
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft is an animated action-adventure anime series that brings to life the beloved video game protagonist. Developed by Crystal Dynamics, this series is crafted by Tasha Huo and features executive production from Timothy I. Stevenson, Howard Bliss, Dmitri M. Johnson, and Huo, among others.
Produced in collaboration with Legendary Television, DJ2 Entertainment, Crystal Dynamics, and Tractor Pants, the animation is brought to fruition by Powerhouse Animation Studios located in Austin, Texas. This Netflix-exclusive series comprises eight episodes, all launched on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
The narrative is set within the timeline established by the Survivor trilogy of the video games, which commenced in 2013 with Tomb Raider and concluded in 2018 with Shadow of the Tomb Raider. The story picks up following the events of the 2018 game and follows Lara Croft as she embarks on a daring solo mission to uncover ancient artifacts from China.
The official synopsis of the series is as follows:
“Thrown into a perilous global chase, the intrepid adventurer Lara Croft confronts her haunting past while solving an age-old mystery.”
Hayley Atwell stars as the voice of Lara Croft in Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft.
About Hayley Atwell: The Voice Behind Lara Croft
British-American actress Hayley Atwell was confirmed to lend her voice to Lara Croft in the series Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft in September 2021.
Atwell is widely recognized for her portrayal of Agent Peggy Carter in various Marvel Cinematic Universe films and series, including Captain America: The First Avenger, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Avengers: Endgame. Her filmography also features notable titles such as Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, The Duchess, and Cinderella.
In addition to her film roles, she has appeared in series such as Black Mirror, Agent Carter, Heartstopper, The Pillars of the Earth, Howards End, and Conviction, showcasing her diverse acting talent.
Plot Overview of Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft tracks the legendary British archaeologist as she ventures alone through perilous landscapes in pursuit of ancient Chinese treasures. Tasha Huo, the showrunner, emphasizes that the series illustrates Lara’s transformation from a “lone wolf”to someone who treasures collaboration and friendships.
The series’ trailer was unveiled during Geeked Week, an annual Netflix event celebrating its most cherished fandoms in film, games, and genre series, which took place in Atlanta, Georgia, from September 16-19, 2024.
Cast of Voices in Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft
Alongside Hayley Atwell, the voice cast for this animated series includes:
- Allen Maldonado as Zip
- Earl Baylon as Jonah Maiava
- Richard Armitage as Charles Devereaux
- Zoe Boyle as Camilla Roth
- Roxana Ortega as Abby Ortiz
- Nolan North as Conrad Roth
- Maggie Lowe as Young Lara
- Mara Junot as Joslin Reyes
- Stan Walker as Leo
- Ming-Na Wen originally Eva Tong
- Vanessa Marshall as a possessed henchwoman
- Keith Ferguson as a director of the British Museum
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