The new Lara Croft in Tomb Raider: from video game to television

The expansion of the Tomb Raider franchise to television screens is now a reality, with several major castings recently announced. Alix Wilton Regan and Sophie Turner will both portray Lara Croft, but in different media. This news offers a unique opportunity to reflect on the evolution of this iconic character and what the future holds for the beloved franchise.

Alix Wilton Regan as the video game Lara Croft

Alix Wilton Regan, a seasoned voice actor in the video game industry, has been chosen to play Lara Croft in the upcoming game projects. Wilton Regan has previously lent her voice to several prestigious titles, such as Dragon Age: Inquisition and Cyberpunk 2077, which confirms her experience and reliability as a performer of complex characters. In the new Tomb Raider games, two have been announced: Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, due out this year, and Tomb Raider: Catalyst, scheduled for 2027. Regan will be the new voice of Lara Croft, replacing Camilla Luddington, who previously took on the role in the 2013-2018 reboot trilogy.

Sophie Turner and the television version

Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner has officially been confirmed to play Lara Croft in the Prime Video series adaptation. Alix Wilton Regan, who knows Turner personally, has praised her: "Sophie is the most perfect on-screen Lara Croft you could imagine. She will be amazing." This creates an interesting dynamic, as both will now portray different facets of the same character, adding a new dimension to the public perception of Lara Croft.

Developments and expectations

The decision to have these two actresses portray Lara Croft appears to have been a careful one from the studio. Regan has said the character needed an iconic British actress for the television series, and Turner's casting seems to reinforce that vision. "She looks like a Greek goddess," Regan added.

The future of the Tomb Raider franchise, both in games and on television, looks promising. With the announced titles, fans can expect both continuity and innovation in a familiar and beloved world. Regan has expressed some reservations about the comparisons that will inevitably follow between her work and Turner's, but she maintains that such reactions are understandable in the entertainment world.

With an impressive cast and ambitious projects on the horizon, fans of the Tomb Raider franchise can look forward to new adventures and stories to be revealed through both the games and the television adaptation.