Veteran actress Sigourney Weaver is reportedly in talks to join Amazon’s upcoming Tomb Raider series from Phoebe Waller-Bridge, which stars Sophie Turner as Lara Croft.
Weaver would star alongside Turner should she ultimately sign on for the project.
Character details are being kept under wraps, but the casting marks another major addition to the series, which begins filming in January.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Amazon Series Moves Forward
After reports the series had been canceled, it was recently confirmed Tomb Raider is moving forward at Amazon Prime Video. Waller-Bridge serves as creator, writer, and executive producer, with Chad Hodge as co-showrunner and Jonathan Van Tulleken directing.
Filming is expected to start on January 19, with Sophie Turner leading as Lara Croft. The addition of Weaver, known for her iconic performances in Alien, Avatar, and Ghostbusters, would bring another powerhouse name to the project.
Sophie Turner has been training for her upcoming role as Lara Croft in Amazon’s #TombRaider show 💪 pic.twitter.com/r25kHu3bf6
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What Role Could Weaver Play?
While details are still secret, speculation online suggests Weaver could portray a mentor, rival archaeologist, or even a villain connected to Lara’s latest adventure. Fans have already begun comparing the potential pairing of Turner and Weaver to classic mentor-student duos from film and TV.
With filming only weeks away, official casting announcements are expected soon.
