Announcement of Hayley Atwell’s New Role
Hayley Atwell, highly celebrated for her work as Agent Carter in the Marvel Universe, is about to take on a brand-new role. She’s been chosen as the voice for Lara Croft, an iconic character from the video game world, in Netflix’s upcoming animated series ‘Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft’. The first teaser for the much-awaited series recently made its digital premiere, offering fans a sneak peek into the riveting action and adventure that awaits.
Long-Awaited ‘Tomb Raider’ Series
A series based on ‘Tomb Raider’, a widely successful video game series from UK-based Core Design, has been long in the pipeline. It has been a much-anticipated project by fans worldwide. This forthcoming show is expected to track the adventures of Ms. Croft after the game’s reboot from 2013 to 2018 during the ‘Square Enix’ era of the franchise. Netflix has shared that the official release date will be October 10th.
Ensemble Voice Cast
Hayley Atwell isn’t the only familiar name in the voice cast. Allen Maldonado will lend his voice to the character of Zip, while Earl Baylon returns as Jonah, a role he debuted in the video games. More casting announcements are on the horizon, only heightening the series’ buzz.
Behind the Scenes
The main narrative for the series is being brought to life by Tasha Huo, recognized for her work on ‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’. Crystal Dynamics and Powerhouse Animation Studios are at the helm of the animation creation. Powerhouse is also known for another video game adaptation on Netflix – ‘Castlevania’. Tasha Huo, Dmitri M. Johnson from DJ2 Entertainment, Howard Bliss, Stephan Bugaj, and Jacob Robinson from Tractor Pants are the show’s executive producers.
Lara Croft’s Legacy
Lara Croft’s character has a rich cinematic history. Angelina Jolie took on the role in 2001’s ‘Lara Croft: Tomb Raider’ and its 2003 sequel. Fast forward to 2018 and Alicia Vikander portrayed the leading role in the reboot. However, a follow-up film significantly delayed, causing MGM, the studio in question, to lose rights to the franchise.
Simultaneously, another Lara Croft project is in progress at Amazon – a live-action Tomb Raider series. The talented Phoebe Waller-Bridge has joined the project both as a writer and an executive producer.
Conclusion
Amid all the anticipation for Netflix’s new Tomb Raider animated series featuring Hayley Atwell, Lara Croft’s legacy continues to flourish and extend beyond the video world. This once popular video game character has successfully weaved her way into various forms of media, further cementing her iconic status. Fans eagerly await the new chapters in her journey.
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