Sigourney Weaver Joins Tomb Raider TV Series in Key Role

Oscar-nominated actress Sigourney Weaver has confirmed her involvement in the upcoming live-action Tomb Raider series on Prime Video. In a conversation with an outlet, Weaver expressed her excitement about joining the cast and collaborating with writer-producer Phoebe Waller-Bridge. She praised the scripts as “incredible, very funny, very charming, very witty,” reflecting the high standards fans have come to expect from Waller-Bridge. Weaver also shared that she will portray a character named Wallace, likely a new addition to the Tomb Raider universe. She joins Sophie Turner, who will take on the role of Lara Croft, and British actor Martin Bobb-Semple, who has been cast in an unspecified regular role. Filming for the Tomb Raider series is set to kick off in January 2026, so more details about the show and its cast may be revealed soon. Meanwhile, Weaver will appear in James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash, hitting theaters on December 19. In gaming news, The Game Awards announced two new Tomb Raider titles: a remake of the classic 1996 game, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, scheduled for 2026, and a new installment titled Tomb Raider: Catalyst, set for release in 2027.