Jason Isaacs Joins Amazon's Tomb Raider Series Cast

Actor Jason Isaacs, known for his roles in the Harry Potter films and the recent HBO series The White Lotus, has joined the cast of Amazon MGM Studios' upcoming live-action Tomb Raider series for Prime Video, according to reports from industry sources.

The addition of Isaacs marks the latest development for the project, which adapts the long-running video game franchise centered on the adventures of archaeologist and adventurer Lara Croft. Details about Isaacs's character remain undisclosed, though speculation suggests he could portray Lara's father, Lord Richard Croft, or possibly an antagonist, given his history of playing complex villains. Production on the series is scheduled to begin on January 19, 2026, with no release date announced yet.

Sophie Turner, recognized from Game of Thrones, stars as Lara Croft, an established explorer in this iteration of the story. The cast also includes Sigourney Weaver in a role described in some reports as a villain, and British actor Martin Bobb-Semple in an unspecified part. The series is created, written, and executive produced by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the Emmy-winning actress and writer behind Fleabag. She will co-showrun the project...