Netflix Drops Teaser for 'Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft' Starring Hayley Atwell

August 20, 2024
Netflix Drops Teaser for 'Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft' Starring Hayley Atwell
  • Netflix has unveiled a teaser trailer for its upcoming animated series, 'Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft,' featuring Hayley Atwell as the voice of Lara Croft.

  • The series is set to premiere on October 10, 2024, and is produced in collaboration with Powerhouse Animation.

  • This animated adaptation takes place after the events of the 'Survivor' trilogy of video games, which includes 'Tomb Raider,' 'Rise of the Tomb Raider,' and 'Shadow of the Tomb Raider.'

  • The plot kicks off when a powerful Chinese artifact is stolen from Croft Manor, prompting Lara to embark on a global adventure to confront the thief.

  • Throughout her journey, Lara will explore her identity and the kind of hero she aspires to be, all while navigating ancient tombs and facing personal challenges.

  • The series will challenge Lara to confront her 'true self' amid ongoing criticism, suggesting a deeper narrative focus.

  • The voice cast includes Earl Baylon reprising his role as Jonah from the games and Allen Maldonado voicing the character Zip.

  • Produced by Powerhouse Animation, known for their work on acclaimed series like 'Castlevania' and 'Arcane,' the animation quality is highly anticipated.

  • Tasha Huo serves as the writer and showrunner, with a team of executive producers that includes Dmitri M. Johnson and Jacob Robinson.

  • The teaser trailer highlights Lara's limited dialogue, emphasizing her physicality and the challenges she faces in a tense atmosphere.

  • As interest in video game adaptations rises, 'Tomb Raider' is being revitalized with multiple projects, including this animated series and a live-action series from Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

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