Lara Croft looks exceptionally good in the new series. That’s what… another Lara Croft says

Alix Wilton Reaganwho will lend her voice to Lara in the upcoming games Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Tomb Raider: Catalyst (premieres in 2027), defended Turner in an Instagram post. “Lara looks extremely good” – wrote the voice actress, linking herself to the Game of Thrones star: “@sophieturner – I’M IN!”

This is a particularly warm gesture, especially since the first photos of Turner in Lara’s characteristic outfit were revealed – red sunglasses and shorts – was met with mixed reception from fans. Some Internet users questioned the choice of the actress known for the role of Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones, arguing that Turner may not live up to the legend. Angelina Jolie Whether Alicia Vikander.

But Wilton Reaganwho will play the legendary adventurer herself, clearly sees potential in Turner. And her opinion has weight – this experienced voice actressknown, among others, for her roles in Cyberpunk 2077where she lent her voice to several characters.

Turner, who she trained for a year for the role of Laraemphasized in interviews that she prepares by playing games and reading comics, consciously avoiding film adaptations. “I have to create something of my own” – said the actress, showing that she takes the role extremely seriously.

The Prime Video series will take viewers to 90’sserving up a classic version of Lara Croft in the aesthetic of the time. They will perform alongside Turner Jason Isaacs as Lara’s uncle – Atlas DeMornay, Bill Paterson as Winston the butler, Martin Bobb-Semple as a Zip technician, and herself Sigourney Weaver will play a new character – a mysterious one Evelyn Walliswhich will test the capabilities of the young seeker.