Tomb Raider SHOCKER! Previous Lara Croft Joins Turner's Amazon Series?!

Okay, Tomb Raider fans, hold onto your hats! News just broke that could add a seriously cool layer to Amazon Prime's upcoming series starring Sophie Turner. It appears Keeley Hawes, the voice of Lara Croft herself in numerous video games, might be joining the cast. And the internet is already buzzing with speculation.

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Now, *The Sun* managed to snag a photo from the set this week, and it shows Hawes looking rather enigmatic in a trench coat, flanked by a couple of… well, let's just say *interesting* characters in masks. Naturally, this immediately set off a flurry of "what does it all mean?!" theories. Amazon, as usual, is keeping tight-lipped. But here's the kicker: whispers from those on set suggest Hawes could be playing Lara Croft's mother.

That's right. *Hayley Atwell* is also cast as Lara’s mother. Two people playing the same person? It sounds a bit complicated, but I have a theory about this. Maybe Keeley will play the mother in flashbacks, and Hayley will play the modern-day mother.

Let's be honest, this would be a fantastic casting choice. Keeley Hawes isn't just any actress; she's a British television powerhouse with credits like "Line of Duty," "Bodyguard," and the cult classic "Ashes to Ashes." But, more importantly for us gamers, she *is* Lara Croft's voice for an entire generation. She first took on the role back in 2006 with "Tomb Raider: Legend," and she's been lending her vocal talents to the iconic archaeologist ever since, including titles like "Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light," "Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris," "Tomb Raider: Underworld," and even the more recent "Tomb Raider Reloaded" in 2021.

So, imagine the potential depth and connection this could bring to the series. Having the voice actress of Lara Croft playing her mother, even if it's in a flashback or a separate timeline, would add a whole new level of emotional resonance for fans. It’s a clever nod to the franchise’s history, and I'm genuinely excited to see how it plays out.

Beyond these details, we know the series boasts a solid cast with familiar faces. Isaacs will be portraying Croft’s uncle, Atlas DeMornay. Paterson will be taking on the role of her loyal butler, Winston. And Bobb-Semple will be bringing the tech support as Zip. The cast seems like a great start! It's clear Amazon is investing heavily in this adaptation, and I hope they have a great team writing the script.

I think Amazon knows they need to deliver something special with this project, and bringing Keeley Hawes into the fold is a brilliant way to honor the legacy of the franchise while forging a new path. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go re-watch some "Tomb Raider" gameplay footage. The wait for this series is officially agonizing!

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– Tom Phillips, IGN News Editor. Contact: tom_phillips@ign.com or @tomphillipseg.bsky.social