Tomb Raider: Lord Croft Cast

Because there can’t be ENOUGH reboots, Tomb Raider the new version moves ever forward at MGM.  The interesting thing about this particular franchise revisit is the highly entertaining nature of the most recent game releases from Crystal Dynamics this new film will be based on.  We’re getting younger versions of characters we’ve known since 1996, and it actually sounds….good?

Variety has announced Dominic West (300, The Affair) will be playing Lord Richard Croft, Lara’s father. While we’re not sure if he’ll be the archaeologist he’s been in films/stories past, it’s safe to reason his presence will be an important part of the plot.  The role was previously played by Oscar winner John Voight alongside his real life daughter Angelina Jolie in 2001’s Lara Croft: Tomb Raider film.

Oscar winner Alicia Vikander will be playing the title role of Lady Lara Croft, the “Tomb Raider” who travels the world collecting artifacts and protecting mankind from dangerous underbelly of the antiquities trade.

Tomb Raider (yet untitled past that and it’s release year 2018) will follow the younger days of Lara Croft, reportedly based off the happenings of the 2013 “Tomb Raider” prequel game released by gamehouse Crystal Dynamics. It’s gameplay was closer to the “Watch Dogs” series, but brought a younger and less curvaceous style to Lara and her adventures.

The film will be directed by Roar Uthaug (The Wave), and is set to release March 16th, 2018.