New ‘Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft’ Trailer Unveils Hayley Atwell’s Animated Action-Packed Archaeologist
Netflix’s ‘Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft’ Trailer Introduces Hayley Atwell’s Animated Adventure
The iconic Lara Croft is back in action as Netflix unveils the trailer for its animated series, “Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft,” featuring the voice talents of Hayley Atwell. The series promises a thrilling new adventure set in the universe of the popular video game franchise.
Set after the events of the “Tomb Raider” video game trilogy, the show follows Lara Croft on her next chapter as she embarks on solo adventures, only to be drawn back home when a powerful Chinese artifact is stolen from Croft Manor. This leads her on a dangerous pursuit around the world, delving into forgotten tombs and facing her true self to define the hero she aspires to be.
The voice cast includes Allen Maldonado as Zip and Earl Baylon reprising his role as Jonah from the video game franchise. The series, scheduled to premiere on October 10, is helmed by writer and showrunner Tasha Huo, known for works like “The Witcher: Blood Origin” and “Red Sonja.”
The original “Tomb Raider” video game was first released in 1996 on the Sega Saturn, quickly becoming a hit with over 2.5 million units sold by 1997. Over the years, the franchise has expanded with the release of 20 “Tomb Raider” games. The game’s popularity led to a multi-film adaptation starring Angelina Jolie and later Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft.
Legendary Television, Crystal Dynamics, Powerhouse Animation, dj2 Entertainment, and Tractor Pants collaborate to bring this animated series to life. With the success of video game adaptations like HBO’s “The Last of Us” and Amazon’s “Fallout,” “Tomb Raider” is part of the wave of iconic franchises being reimagined for new projects, including an Amazon live-action series and a video game based on the IP.
As anticipation builds for the animated series, fans can look forward to the immersive world of Lara Croft and her daring escapades. Stay tuned for the premiere of “Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft” and join Lara on her thrilling journey.
