Tomb Raider: The LIVE Experience has revealed that Oscar-winning actor Alicia Vikander will be appearing as Lara Croft, in digital content and voiceover, for the new thrill-seeking attraction. Launching on 10th May, adventurers will be able see Vikander as Lara Croft in a video message as they embark on their journey.
Vikander’s voice is projected within the space as guests make their way through the experience, coordinating with the group to avert complete catastrophe by ensuring a powerful ancient artefact doesn’t fall into the wrong hands.
Vikander’s Croft will be joined by two of Lara’s loyal friends as they make their way through the experience. Jonah Maiava is voiced by Earl Baylon, who provided Jonah’s vocals in Tomb Raider, Rise of The Tomb Raider, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Rounding out the cast is tech expert Zip, voiced by Allen Maldonado, who helps guide brave raiders through the sinking ship and jungle zones.
Tomb Raider: The LIVE Experience takes adventure-seekers on a journey as teams of up to eight raiders join Lara Croft on her pursuit to recover a powerful artefact that has fallen into the hands of a dangerous enemy. Escape a sinking ship, explore the jungles of Costa Rica, discover an ancient tomb, work through environmental puzzles and battle a secret order as this new adrenaline-fuelled attraction, complete with beautiful scenic worlds, live actors and characters from the Tomb Raider franchise comes to life.
Tom Lionetti-Maguire, CEO & Founder of Little Lion Entertainment Limited said: “It’s not long until we officially open our doors to guests and they get to experience Tomb Raider: The LIVE Experience! Having Alicia embody Lara in the experience just made sense, as we wanted someone who understands the adventurous and resilient Lara Croft.”
In addition to the roles of Lara Croft, Zip, and Jonah, a number of additional allies and enemies needed to be cast in order to enhance the experience. Over 3,000 people applied to be live-action actors in the attraction. Just 33 made the final cut and appear from 9th May to guide guests through their adventure and help bring the story to life.
Tomb Raider: The LIVE Experience, which has been created by Little Lion Entertainment and in partnership with Paramount Pictures, Crystal Dynamics, and Square Enix, opens in the famous Camden Stables Market from 9th May.
