Original Lara Croft Voice Actor Reflects as the Heroine Gets a New Look

WHO:

Variety - Shelley Blond was the inaugural voice actor for Lara Croft.

Variety - Lara Croft is the female lead character in the “Tomb Raider” video game.

Coming Soon - Sophie Turner is set to portray Lara Croft in an upcoming “Tomb Raider” TV series.

WHAT:

Variety - Blond recalled her first impression of Lara Croft: “I thought she was very sexy and very ballsy.”

Variety - “Tomb Raider” was described as an action-packed video game for adults that broke conventions by featuring a female lead player character.

Coming Soon - A new game, “Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis,” is reimagining Lara Croft’s visual appearance for a new generation of gamers.

Coming Soon - The new look accompanies preparations for another major adaptation of the franchise.

WHERE:

Variety - “Tomb Raider” was first released in Europe.

WHY:

Coming Soon - The new game’s visual makeover is intended to reimagine the iconic adventurer for a new generation of gamers.

HOW:

Variety - The game featured Lara Croft with double handguns.

Coming Soon - The franchise is also being adapted as a TV series starring Sophie Turner.

(UPDATED October 23, 2026 13:22 UTC)

Lara Croft is getting a new look as the “Tomb Raider” franchise prepares for another major adaptation. The upcoming game, “Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis,” reimagines the iconic adventurer for a new generation of gamers. Lara will also return in a TV series, with Sophie Turner set to portray her. Shelley Blond, the first actor to voice Croft, recalled her initial impression: “I thought she was very sexy and very ballsy.” Lara is the female lead of the “Tomb Raider” video game, which first launched in Europe. An action-packed game for adults, it broke conventions by putting a woman in the lead role. Croft became known for wielding double handguns, helping establish her as a distinctive action hero. The new game’s makeover arrives as the franchise moves into another chapter on television.