Meet the cast of Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft
Hayley Atwell leads the voice cast of the new Netflix animated series.
Netflix has just released the new Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft series, which picks up with the iconic character after the events of the Survivor game trilogy.
Hayley Atwell takes on the role of voicing Lara, as the archaeologist continues to explore ancient mysteries and uncover lost truths.
Speaking about how she wanted the series to push beyond Lara's action star exterior, showrunner Tasha Huo told TheWrap: "I was really fascinated by what this woman’s daily life might be behind-the-scenes of going in and raiding tombs. What is she dealing with beyond that?"
She added: "What are her friendships like? What is her relationship with her home? How does Lara drive a car down the street in Surrey?
"It was really nice to be able to expand on the parts we don’t usually get to play in the games."
Among the other stars voicing characters in the show are Allen Maldonado, Richard Armitage, Zoe Boyle and Earl Baylon, the latter of whom reprises his role as Jonah from the games.
But who do the rest of the actors play in the series, and where might you have seen them before? Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft on Netflix.
Who's in the cast of Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft?
Below is the main line-up for Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, which is now available to stream on Netflix.
Read on to find out more about the cast and characters.
- Hayley Atwell as Lara Croft
- Allen Maldonado as Zip
- Earl Baylon as Jonah Maiava
- Richard Armitage as Charles Devereaux
- Zoe Boyle as Camilla Roth
Hayley Atwell plays Lara Croft
Who is Lara Croft? Lara Croft is a British archaeologist and adventurer, who visits ancient tombs and ruins around the world. At the start of the series, Lara has been abandoning her friends to embark on increasingly perilous solo adventures.
Atwell spoke with RadioTimes.com about what fans can expect from Lara in the series, explaining: "Lara's emotionally struggling with things, and in this series, you see that.
"It basically picks up after the events of the games of the Survivor Trilogy. She's emotionally at her lowest point, and she's been abandoning her friends to embark on all these solo adventures, but one of these adventures actually leads her back to home, where she's having to confront who she really is, opposite her friends.
"For example, Lara might be driven by this belief that what she's doing is important and heroic or brave, but it might be her friends pointing out that she's also trying to probably run away from her feelings. She'd rather be jumping off cliffs and examining ancient artefacts with evil spirits than she would dealing with the fact that she doesn't really like to be at a party.
"She gets anxiety. I think that's charming and endearing, and it gives me an opportunity as an actor to bring that particular quality to her, which may be different from what we've seen before, but certainly in keeping with what we know her to be."
Where have I seen Hayley Atwell before? Atwell is best known for her roles as Peggy Carter in the MCU, while she has also appeared in films including Mansfield Park, Cinderella, Christopher Robin, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One and Blinded by the Light. Her TV roles have included appearances in Black Mirror, Conviction, Howard's End and Heartstopper.
Earl Baylon plays Jonah Maiava
Who is Jonah Maiava? Jonah is Lara's close friend and travel companion on her adventures.
Where have I seen Earl Baylon before? As well as voicing Jonah in previous Tomb Raider games, Baylon has also had roles in The Stranded, The Protector, Sanctuary, Welcome to Chippendales, Move That Body and Curses.
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Allen Maldonado plays Zip
Who is Zip? Zip is Lara's right-hand man and tech expert.
Where have I seen Allen Maldonado before? Maldonado has previously had roles in series including The Shield, You're the Worst, Black-ish, The Last OG, Sneakerheads, The Wonder Years and Heels, as well as films such as Die Hard 4.0, The Equalizer, Dope and Straight Outta Compton.
Zoe Boyle plays Camilla Roth
Who is Camilla Roth? Not much is yet known about Camilla.
Where have I seen Zoe Boyle before? Boyle is known for her roles in series including Downton Abbey, Sons of Anarchy, Breathless, The Astronaut Wives Club, Witless, Death in Paradise, Frontier, Four Weddings and a Funeral and Silent Witness, as well as in films such as The Last Letter From Your Lover, Living and Atlas.
Richard Armitage plays Charles Devereaux
Who is Charles Devereaux? Charles is a mercenary who is seeking revenge against The Cabal, after they assassinated his father. At the start of the series, he is a mentor to Lara.
Where have I seen Richard Armitage before? Armitage is known for his roles in multiple Harlan Coben series, including Fool Me Once, Stay Close, The Stranger and the upcoming Missing You, as well as for playing Thorin in The Hobbit saga. His other TV roles include appearances in Spooks, Robin Hood, Hannibal, Obsession, Berlin Station and Red Eye.
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft is available to stream on Netflix now - sign up from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
