Tomb Raider star Hayley Atwell wants to play Lara Croft again

The first season of Netflix Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft The film may have just premiered, but its leading lady, Hayley Atwell, is already thinking about her future as the iconic title character. This is inevitable, not only given the character's enduring popularity, but also the way he plays The Legend of Lara Croft Season 1 ends. The season finale notably introduces a new conspiracy in the final moments that Atwell's Lara must investigate in the future.

For her part, Atwell has made it clear that she wants to continue playing the beloved Tomb Raider protagonist as best she can. “It would be an absolute dream to continue or be involved with (Lara Croft) in any other way and also a responsibility I would take seriously considering how popular and well-known she is…” the actress said in a recent statement Interview with GamesRadar+.

Atwell admitted that she had “absolutely great fun” at work Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft Season 1, adding, “I loved working with (director Meredith Layne) and (showrunner Tasha Huo) on it.” The Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning and the Marvel Cinematic Universe star then reiterated her interest in reprising her role as Lara, either in a future season of the Netflix series or in a completely different project. “It would be a great honor for me to move on in some way or certainly to have Lara in my life in another capacity,” she remarked pointedly.

The future of The Legend of Lara Croft is a bit unclear at the moment. Netflix has not officially announced a second season of the series, but The Hollywood Reporter reported in 2023 that the series' initial release included a two-season order. This suggests that another season of The Legend of Lara Croft is already on the way, but fans will have to wait for an official update from Netflix before they know for real certainty what's in store for the show.

Outside the animated series Flea bag Creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge is currently developing a Tomb Raider TV show with Amazon. Atwell could definitely be a contender for this series. After all, not only does she look like Lara Croft, but she has now proven that she can embody the spirit of the character with her voice alone. Marvel and Mission: Impossible fans alike know that Atwell is capable of pulling off the kind of action that a Tomb Raider TV show would require.

Only time will tell if she has the desire to continue playing them Legend of Lara Croft The role ultimately bears no fruit. Be that as it may, it is clear that she has already shown great affection for the Tomb Raider heroine.

Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft Season 1 is now streaming on Netflix.