Camilla Luddington Exits Tomb Raider as Alix Wilton Regan Teases Future
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– Camilla Luddington, the actress for Lara Croft in the recent “Survivor Trilogy,” has officially passed the role to a new actress, Alix Wilton Regan.
– Alix Wilton Regan will portray Lara Croft in the upcoming game “Tomb Raider Catalyst” (2027) and the remake “Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis” (2025).
– Luddington expressed her pride and fond farewell for the role, which she held for a decade across three major games.
– Regan, who has voiced characters in games like *Assassin’s Creed Origins* and *Cyberpunk 2077*, called landing the role the highlight of her career.
– A separate live-action Tomb Raider TV series is also in development, starring Sophie Turner and produced by Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
A significant shift is underway for one of gaming’s most iconic heroines. Camilla Luddington, the voice and performance capture artist behind Lara Croft for the past decade, has officially passed the torch to a new actress. Following the announcement at The Game Awards that Alix Wilton Regan will portray Lara in the upcoming Tomb Raider Catalyst and the remake Legacy of Atlantis, Luddington shared a heartfelt farewell to the character and the fans.
Luddington first embodied a younger, more vulnerable Lara Croft in the 2013 series reboot, continuing her journey through Rise of the Tomb Raider and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. In a social media post, she reflected on the profound honor of the role. “To join the list of Lara Crofts before me was an incredible honour and she will forever be a part of me,” she wrote, accompanying her message with a behind-the-scenes image from motion capture sessions. She extended a warm welcome to her successor, playfully noting she knew where to find a bow at Croft Manor if needed.
The incoming star, Alix Wilton Regan, expressed her own overwhelming excitement, calling the reveal the absolute highlight of her career. In her statement, Regan emphasized that this is merely the beginning of a new chapter for the adventurer, signaling fresh energy for the franchise. Her previous voice acting credits include notable roles in Assassin’s Creed Origins, Cyberpunk 2077, and Lies of P.
This transition coincides with a busy future for the Tomb Raider universe. The next major game, Tomb Raider Catalyst, is slated for a 2027 release and will reportedly take Lara on an expedition to Northern India. Meanwhile, the remake of the original game, titled Legacy of Atlantis, is expected to arrive much sooner, currently aiming for a release next year.
Parallel to the gaming developments, a separate live-action television adaptation is also in production. Spearheaded by writer and producer Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the series will feature Sophie Turner as a new incarnation of Lara Croft. The cast includes seasoned actor Sigourney Weaver, who recently praised Waller-Bridge’s sharp and witty scripts. Filming for the Amazon series is anticipated to commence in the coming weeks, marking another bold reinterpretation of the legendary tomb raider for a different medium.
(Source: EuroGamer)
