A new name just joined the adventure — and it’s turning heads. With Sophie Turner already confirmed as the fearless Lara Croft, Amazon Prime Video’s much-anticipated live-action “Tomb Raider” series is taking shape, and the excitement continues to build. But here’s where it gets interesting: rising British star Martin Bobb-Semple has officially been added to the cast, and industry insiders say he’s landing a key role that could define his career.
According to Variety, Bobb-Semple — best known for his standout performance in The CW’s “All American: Homecoming” — will appear as a series regular in this high-profile adaptation of the legendary video game franchise. Details about his character remain tightly guarded, yet sources suggest it’s a significant and recurring part, hinting that the London-born actor is set to make a major impact when filming begins this January.
Behind the camera, the series boasts an all-star creative team. Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve) serves as creator, writer, and executive producer. Her involvement alone guarantees sharp wit and emotional depth — but also raises intriguing questions. Can the tone of Waller-Bridge’s writing blend with the rugged adventure style of Tomb Raider? That’s the tension fans are already buzzing about. Joining her are executive producer and co-showrunner Chad Hodge, along with Jonathan van Tulleken as director and executive producer. Production is set to launch on January 19, 2026.
For Martin Bobb-Semple, this marks another major leap in his steadily climbing career. Many viewers recognize him as Orlando “Lando” Johnson from All American: Homecoming, where he rose from a recurring character to a series lead by season three. Before that, he starred in Peacock’s One of Us Is Lying and Netflix’s Free Rein. His creative roots run deep — he began performing as a child in London’s West End before honing his craft at the renowned Identity School of Acting, the same institution that launched talents like John Boyega and Letitia Wright. His first on-screen credit came soon after, in a BBC television production.
The upcoming Tomb Raider series draws from a powerhouse collaboration between studios and creators. It will be produced by Crystal Dynamics, Wells Street Productions, Story Kitchen, and Amazon MGM Studios, with an impressive roster of executive producers including Jenny Robins, Dmitri M. Johnson, Mike Goldberg, Timothy I. Stevenson, Michael Scheel, Hodge, and van Tulleken. The project emerged from a strategic partnership between Crystal Dynamics and Amazon MGM Studios, facilitated by Story Kitchen’s first-look deal to expand the Tomb Raider universe across multiple series and films. With Waller-Bridge under an overall deal at Amazon, the series promises continuity and creative cohesion across future adaptations.
Bobb-Semple, represented by the Identity Agency Group, continues to build an inspiring portfolio that blends stage, television, and digital media success. His involvement in Tomb Raider not only elevates his profile but also injects fresh energy into one of pop culture’s most iconic franchises.
And this is the part most fans are debating: Will this new iteration capture the gritty spirit of Lara Croft’s story while introducing new twists for modern audiences? Or could Waller-Bridge’s signature humor and character depth reshape what we expect from an action-adventure epic?
What do you think — is this casting a game-changer for the Tomb Raider legacy, or does it risk steering too far from its roots? Share your thoughts in the comments!
