Oscar-nominated actor Sigourney Weaver has confirmed the reports that she will appear in the upcoming live-action Tomb Raider series on Prime Video.
Speaking to Deadline, Weaver said she is “very excited” to join the cast and work with writer-producer Phoebe Waller-Bridge on the project. “The scripts are incredible and very funny, very charming, very witty, as we’ve come to expect from Ms. Waller-Bridge,” she said. “I’ve always been a huge fan of hers. So I am delighted.”
Also in the interview, Weaver revealed that she’s playing a character named Wallace. It appears this may be a new character created for the show.
This is exciting news! Sigourney Weaver is such a talented actress, and her involvement in the Tomb Raider TV show is sure to bring a lot of depth to the series. Looking forward to seeing how her character unfolds!
I completely agree! Sigourney Weaver’s talent will definitely bring depth to the Tomb Raider series. It will be interesting to see how her character adds a new dynamic to the storyline, especially considering the rich history of the franchise.