Sigourney Weaver Confirms ‘Tomb Raider’ Role as Wallace in Amazon Series

Sigourney Weaver has officially secured a pivotal role in Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming ‘Tomb Raider’ series, validating months of industry speculation regarding her involvement. The screen legend confirmed her casting during a red-carpet appearance for ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’, revealing she will portray a new character named Wallace. This high-profile addition places Weaver alongside Sophie Turner, who is set to headline the adaptation as the intrepid archaeologist Lara Croft.

Weaver expressed immense enthusiasm for the project, specifically citing the quality of the scripts penned by showrunner Phoebe Waller-Bridge. She described the material as ‘incredible’ and ‘very witty’, indicating a tone that aligns with Waller-Bridge’s celebrated work on ‘Fleabag’ and ‘Killing Eve’. The character of Wallace remains shrouded in mystery, with no immediate confirmation on whether she acts as a mentor, antagonist, or ally to Turner’s Croft, though the name suggests an original creation rather than a figure directly pulled from the video game canon.

Production for the series is scheduled to commence on January 19, 2026, marking a significant step forward for Amazon’s massive investment in the franchise. The streaming giant has planned an interconnected universe spanning film, television, and games, with this live-action series serving as a cornerstone of that initiative. The casting of an industry veteran like Weaver signals the studio’s intent to elevate the material beyond standard action-adventure fare, potentially bridging the gap between gritty realism and the franchise’s supernatural roots.

Sophie Turner was announced as the new face of Lara Croft in September, taking over the mantle previously held by Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander. The ‘Game of Thrones’ alumna beat out a competitive field of actresses for the role, which requires a demanding mix of physical prowess and dramatic range. The dynamic between Turner’s younger, developing Croft and Weaver’s seasoned Wallace is expected to form a central pillar of the show’s narrative structure, offering a fresh interplay that distinguishes this iteration from previous film adaptations.

Joining the ensemble alongside Weaver and Turner is Martin Bobb-Semple, whose casting was made public earlier this month to round out the primary supporting cast. The production team also features executive producers Jenny Robins, Kate Obenchain, and Dmitri M. Johnson, who are tasked with steering the franchise into this new era. Amazon MGM Studios has prioritized ‘Tomb Raider’ as a flagship property, aiming to replicate the global critical and commercial success of recent video game adaptations like ‘The Last of Us’ and ‘Fallout’.

Weaver’s commitment to the series comes amidst a busy schedule, as she currently promotes James Cameron’s third ‘Avatar’ installment, ‘Fire and Ash’. Her return to high-concept science fiction and adventure underscores her enduring appeal in genre entertainment. With filming set to begin in mere weeks at Shepperton Studios, further announcements regarding the remaining supporting cast and plot specifics are anticipated to follow rapidly as pre-production concludes.