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Marvel star Hayley Atwell voices Lara Croft in Netflix teaser

Jun 07, 2024 3:42 PM

Netflix has unveiled a new teaser for "Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft," featuring Marvel star Hayley Atwell as the voice of Lara Croft. The teaser showcases Atwell's portrayal of the iconic character alongside Earl Baylon as Jonah. Fans are already praising her vocal performance, with many expressing excitement on social media. The series will follow Lara's adventures post-Shadow of the Tomb Raider, focusing on a quest for a powerful artifact connected to Croft Manor. The animated series is set to debut on October 10, 2024. In the meantime, Netflix offers a variety of titles, including the upcoming "Terminator Zero" in August.

Who voices Lara Croft in the new Netflix Tomb Raider series?

Hayley Atwell, known for her role as Peggy Carter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, voices Lara Croft in "Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft."

The "Tomb Raider" franchise, created by British gaming company Core Design and first published by Eidos Interactive in 1996, has evolved significantly over the years. Originally starring the polygonal adventurer in a groundbreaking 3D platformer, the series has expanded through several sequels, reboots, and adaptations, including films and now an anime series. "Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft" continues the story from the 2018 video game "Shadow of the Tomb Raider," where Lara's journey revolves around stopping a Maya apocalypse she unwittingly triggered.



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Stimpy Stimpy commented on: 2024-06-07 17:30:04
Hayley Atwell stepping in as Lara Croft sounds like a perfect match, blending her strong Marvel presence with an iconic gaming character. The teaser looks promising, and it's exciting to see how they'll continue Lara's story post-Shadow of the Tomb Raider.
N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2024-06-07 17:24:03
Super stoked to see Hayley Atwell bringing her talents to voice Lara Croft in the new Netflix series The teaser looks promising, and it's awesome to see the story picking up right after Shadow of the Tomb Raider.
Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2024-06-07 17:18:04
Hayley Atwell voicing Lara Croft is a game-changer for the series; her experience as Peggy Carter brings a strong, nuanced presence to the iconic adventurer. Can't wait to see how this anime adaptation builds on Lara's story post-Shadow of the Tomb Raider
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