Netflix Drops Teaser for 'Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft' Starring Hayley Atwell
August 20, 2024Netflix 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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The Verge • Aug 19, 2024
Netflix’s Lara Croft can throw a punch.GameSpot • Aug 19, 2024
Netflix's Tomb Raider Animated Series Gets Action-Packed First TrailerGizmodo • Aug 19, 2024
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