Gaming’s New Lara Croft on TV’s New Lara Croft
Tomb Raider’s iconic protagonist Lara Croft will be portrayed by two accomplished actresses across different media. Veteran video game voice actor Alix Wilton Regan has been cast to voice the character in an upcoming game, while Sophie Turner, best known for her role as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones, will portray Lara Croft in a live-action series being developed for Prime Video.
In an interview, Wilton Regan expressed enthusiasm for Turner’s casting, praising her as “the most perfect on-camera Lara Croft that you could imagine” and highlighting Turner’s suitability for the role. The voice actor emphasized the importance of casting an iconic British actress for the character, describing Turner as a “very natural choice” given her heritage and appearance.
Wilton Regan, who expressed being “really honored to have been trusted with this iconic British character,” spoke positively about both her involvement and Turner’s casting, suggesting collaborative enthusiasm between the production team members. Both actresses bring significant experience to the role—Wilton Regan as an established voice performer in gaming, and Turner with her extensive work in major television productions.
The dual casting across mediums demonstrates the expanding presence of Tomb Raider across entertainment platforms, with the franchise extending from its gaming roots into television adaptations featuring acclaimed talent in both voice and live-action capacities.