Prime Video’s ‘Tomb Raider’ Reboot Officially Scores Endorsement From Beloved Franchise Star
Jonell Elliott, who voiced Lara Croft in several Tomb Raider games, has endorsed Sophie Turner’s casting in Prime Video’s upcoming series. Elliott called Turner “brilliantly cast” and said she was excited to see her interpretation, offering support from a performer closely associated with the character.
Elliott voiced Croft from 1999’s Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation through 2003’s The Angel of Darkness. She hopes the adaptation preserves Lara’s “sassy”, dry humour, while Phoebe Waller-Bridge is creator, writer and co-showrunner of the series.
In short
- Jonell Elliott praised Sophie Turner’s casting as Lara Croft.
- Elliott voiced the character in games from 1999 to 2003.
- She hopes the series keeps Lara’s dry humour.
Explained simply
Tomb Raider is an action-adventure franchise centred on Lara Croft, an archaeologist who explores dangerous sites and searches for historic artefacts. It began as a video game series and has since been adapted for film and other media.
Lara has been portrayed by several actors and voiced by different performers. Jonell Elliott voiced her in games released between 1999 and 2003, while Sophie Turner is set to play her in Prime Video’s forthcoming series, created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. The character’s humour and personality are among the features that audiences and performers may look for across different versions.