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Netflix's Tomb Raider Casts Hayley Atwell as Lara Croft

Hayley Atwell recently returned to the Marvel Cinematic Universe by reprising the role of Peggy Carter for the animated series What If?, but it seems as if the actress is set to join another franchise that is far more well known within the world of video games. Set to take on the role of Lara […]

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Hayley Atwell recently returned to the Marvel Cinematic Universe by reprising the role of Peggy Carter for the animated series What If?, but it seems as if the actress is set to join another franchise that is far more well known within the world of video games. Set to take on the role of Lara Croft in an upcoming Tomb Raider series for Netflix, Atwell is definitely spreading her wings in the world of voice acting. Joining animated video game adaptations such as the wildly successful Castlevania, Croft seems like the obvious choice when it comes to bringing big-name video game characters to the small screen.

The update comes from Netflix itself as the site confirmed the British actress will be voicing Lara. Nothing else was said about the series in particular, but Tomb Raider is a big franchise with lots of lore. According to Netflix, this anime will be set after the events of Tomb Raider's reboot trilogy under Square Enix. The series will put Lara on a new hunt, and fans are thrilled to know Atwell will be joining along.

 

[KyoZz]

I can see it.

 

[TDiddyLive]

Great choice… 20 years ago. She is amazing but way too old for the part.

Edit: never mind. Missed the anime part.

 

[EliteSmurf]

EDIT: Turns out it's an anime what a waste...

 

[Plantoid]

Isn't it anime? So is just her voice?

 

[Makoto-Yuki]

Isn't it anime? So is just her voice?

Yup voice acting. It's right there in the OP. Nobody is bothered to read. To busy staring at boobs.

 

[Punished Miku]

Solid choice.

 

[VolticArchangel]

She'd be even perfect for a live action series for Tomb Raider, like The Witcher.

 

[akaFullmetal]

It's animated but she has a nice voice.

 

[kittoo]

Got so excited and then saw it was anime

 

[hemo memo]

Peggy Carter? Ehhh… we will see.

 

[lh032]

"Set to take on the role of Lara Croft in an upcoming Tomb Raider series for Netflix, Atwell is definitely spreading her wings in the world of voice acting"

 

[Zones]

y'all sound like as if you have never seen boobs on the telly!

 

[Barakov]

I can see it.

 

[Classicrockfan]

Hopefully her next venture is for the Atlantean Scion.

 

[PleaseDontBanMe]

EDIT: Turns out it's an anime what a waste...

Milk choccy

 

[Iced Arcade]

Oh this is anime? Fuck

 

[bitbydeath]

Yup voice acting. It's right there in the OP. Nobody is bothered to read. To busy staring at boobs.

She has a great set of lungs.

 

[Hobbygaming]

I can see it.

 

[realcool]

This is an anime for a modern audience.

 

[PendekarRajawali]

Isn't it anime? So is just her voice?

Oh no, I need to see those boobs in a tanktop. Alicia Vikander's too small.

 

[TYRiAX]

Top casting, Hayley has a great voice

 

[kunonabi]

She would have been great pick for classic Lara. No real hope for an older reboot Lara being all that interesting.

 

[RJMacready73]

ffs its a cartoon, was hoping it was a series reboot with this inspired casting choice

 

[UnNamed]

I can see it.

 

[Kupfer]

Who the fuck watches dubbed anime anyway?
Or is it animated cartoon?

But I think she would make a great classic tomb raider lara croft for a real movie.

 

[j0hnnix]

Isn't it anime? So is just her voice?

 

[FoundryMusic]

Oh this is anime? Fuck

 

[roosnam1980]

EDIT: Turns out it's an anime what a waste...

those GUNS are magnificent

 

[xrnzaaas]

Someone needs to use a time machine and change this around to have a big breasted actress play in the movie and the flat chested actress play in the anime.

 

[Wizz-Art]

 

[Star-Lord]

Netflix really doesn't know how to do anime, so I'll pass hard on this.

 

[kyussman]

What a criminal waste of a great set of knockers.

 

[GymWolf]

This is an anime for a modern audience.

I know that reference.gif

 

[Bernd Lauert]

At first I was surprised that they chose someone who at least somewhat visually resembles Lara, but then I realized it's just the voice.

 

[kanjobazooie]

Obligatory Snoop gif.

If it's only voice acting why didn't they just get Lara's current VA? I suppose this actress is popular enough to bring a bigger audience.
Wikipedia says she was in the Avengers films so her pay must have been high, I presume. (feel free to educate my caveman ass)

 

[ripeavocado]

if it's only voice acting it's fine.

 

[roosnam1980]

Obligatory Snoop gif.

If it's only voice acting why didn't they just get Lara's current VA? I suppose this actress is popular enough to bring a bigger audience.
Wikipedia says she was in the Avengers films so her pay must have been high, I presume. (feel free to educate my caveman ass)

maybe the producer of the show likes her ASSETS

 

[NeoGiffer]

Spoiler

 

[TLZ]

Tits get my seal of approval.

 

[roosnam1980]

Tits get my seal of approval.

 

[Rockondevil]

I really like Hayley Atwell but what a shame it's an anime.
Animes aren't bad, but you could've picked anyone. She'd be great in live action.

 

[Hezekiah]

I can see it.

Yikes. Definitely not non-binary.

 

[killatopak]

Can't say if her voice is distinct.

Might have watch a few of her works.

I only know her as the girl in captain america.

 

[OmegaSupreme]

Watch The Pillars of The Earth if you want to see those cannons in their full young glory.

 

[ZywyPL]

Netflix really doesn't know how to do anime, so I'll pass hard on this.

Depends on the taste, I personally prefer stuff like Castlevania, Trese, Blood of Zeus, Witcher etc. which are very down to earth/believable, rather than original Japanese anime where the VA is over-exaggerated to absolutely retarded levels which totally kills the vibe for me.

 

[Vaelka]

I can see it.

But....
THESE WOMEN DO NOT EXIST!? HOW CAN THIS BE?

 

[SoggyBiscuit]

Watch The Pillars of The Earth if you want to see those cannons in their full young glory.

Well this is a fine way to spend my Wednesday afternoon.

Spoiler: Potentially NSFW?

 

[sinnergy]

I can see it.

Now I can also !

 

[martino]

I just need french voice to be Françoise Cadol