Lara Croft's Secret Society: Game & Live-Action Stars Kept Quiet About Shared Role

Okay, this is wild. The two Lara Crofts? They've been secretly chatting. Alix Wilton Regan, the voice and motion capture behind the upcoming Tomb Raider games, confirmed she's been in touch with Sophie Turner, who leads Prime Video's live-action series. Imagine the NDA stress! Regan was already deep into recording for two new games—a remake of the 1996 classic and the mysterious Tomb Raider: Catalyst—when Turner's casting hit the news. She had to pretend to just be "so happy" for Turner, all while knowing she was also the iconic adventurer. After her own announcement at the Game Awards, Regan got the all-clear from Amazon to text Turner. Turner’s reaction? All caps, mind blown. Despite their connection, Regan isn't swapping notes on Lara's character. She respects Turner's journey and believes the series is in "very safe hands" with Turner and showrunner Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

And speaking of Waller-Bridge, she's clearly a long-time fan. The acclaimed writer-producer, known for her sharp wit, discussed her vision for a "dangerous and exciting" take on Lara Croft. She sees room to bring back a '90s vibe, leveraging her experience from Bond and Indiana Jones. Her passion runs deep, feeling a responsibility to "do right by Lara." The live-action series has also stacked its cast, with cinematic legend Sigourney Weaver joining as Evelyn Wallis and Jaason Isaacs as Atlas DeMornay. Martin Bobb-Semple and Bill Paterson are also on board as Zip and Winston, respectively, rounding out a promising ensemble. Waller-Bridge herself expressed excitement, calling the cast "beyond my wildest dreams" and teasing a mix of fan-favorites and new "rascals."