![Hayley Atwell (new voice of Lara Croft) at Chloé Paris Fashion Week 2023](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T8xicUwpC3aPKdySxbLGxh-415-80.jpg)
Netflix has finally slapped a release date on its upcoming animated series continuing the story of Lara Croft. And our favourite heroine has a new voice too: Hayley Atwell, pictured, will be the actress commanding the role.
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft will start streaming on 10 October, according to a new teaser trailer confirming the news, which means we've still got quite a long wait on our hands before it's out. Check out the new trailer below to get a taste of what to expect.
As you can see, the trailer is extremely short but pretty sweet thanks to a fair few glimpses of action-packed scenes. It's clear that we're going to be dropped into a world where Lara Croft is already a certified badass.
What we don't know, however, is exactly how Atwell will deliver Lara's voice. The trailer only gives rise to a "hu", an "uh" and even a (pushing the boat out) "ah!" in various action scenes. But that hasn't stopped many fans from saying the same thing.
"Hailey Atwell as Lara Croft – now that’s perfect voice casting," reads one YouTube comment. The praise continues from countless others, too, with another echoing the sentiment: "Hayley Atwell as Lara was the perfect choice for this show. Can’t wait to watch it!"
Atwell is a London-born actress, but is English-American and holds dual citizenship. Well exposed to both British and American accents, she's a master of delivering the English twang and has plenty of big-hitters under her belt – Captain America: The First Avenger from 2011, where she played a British agent, being one such example – as you can see on the official IMDB page.
Atwell's animated (literally) Lara Croft is clearly going to be toting more than just her signature pistols in the show, with at least one shotgun also on evidence in the trailer, while it looks like some death-defying motorcycle moves will also be on the agenda.
Upgrade to smarter living
Get the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products straight to your inbox.
Which makes sense, as we know the show will follow a version of Lara Croft who's already been through the events of the relatively recent trilogy of games. That means the 2013 Tomb Raider, 2015 Rise of the Tomb Raider and 2018 Shadow of the Tomb Raider all happened already, so we're very much not witnessing another origin story this time around.
Beyond Atwell's casting we don't actually know much more about who else will fill out the cast – and there are still enough months to go before the release that we imagine we'll find out more at some point.
Netflix does already have a pretty terrific animated library that it'll be adding the show to when it does finally arrive, to the point where it might well be the best streaming service for fans of animated series. Unless you're big into Crunchyroll's Anime library, of course.
Max is a freelance writer with years of experience in tech and entertainment. He's also a gaming expert, both with the games themselves and in testing accessories and consoles, having flexed that expertise at Pocket-lint as a features editor. He has tested all manner of tech too, from headphones and speakers to apps and software.
- Mike LoweTech Editor
-
Netflix's new no.1 brings two Oscar-winners back together – and fans love it
Ticket to Paradise has Clooney and Roberts – but also a mixed reputation
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
Squid Game fans will soon be able to compete against each other for free
Netflix is going big for the new season
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
Your affordable Netflix subscription could soon be scrapped
It's time to choose a new plan
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
REM-Fit Tencel Cool mattress protector review: a waterproof protector with temperature control
This Rem-Fit mattress protector guards against spills while shielding you from allergens and wicking moisture away for a comfortable sleep
By Alistair Charlton Published
-
Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless review: great mid-range earbuds
Sennheiser's Accentum range expands with new in-ears
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
Amazon Prime Video's next big sci-fi spy thriller gets action-packed teaser
Citadel: Diana looks like sleek fun
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
New Netflix horror series coming from the twisted minds behind Stranger Things
The Duffer Brothers sign up for some more streaming shocks
By Rik Henderson Published
-
A Disney+ show just received the most Emmy nominations ever – watch it now
The Bear's stressful second season has been a hit with the Emmys
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
Netflix's new no.1 brings two Oscar-winners back together – and fans love it
Ticket to Paradise has Clooney and Roberts – but also a mixed reputation
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
Squid Game fans will soon be able to compete against each other for free
Netflix is going big for the new season
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
Your affordable Netflix subscription could soon be scrapped
It's time to choose a new plan
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
Netflix shows teaser for its biggest-ever show, before it even wraps shooting!
Stranger Things 5 is going to be huge
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
PS5 owners get Apple TV+ for free – no stings attached
This handy free trial returns
By Max Freeman-Mills Published