Alix Wilton Regan Discusses Injuries While Working on New Tomb Raider
Alix Wilton Regan, who plays Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Tomb Raider: Catalyst, sustained multiple injuries while working on Legacy of Atlantis, including dislocating her jaw and busting her arm.
Alix Wilton Regan, who plays Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Tomb Raider: Catalyst, sustained multiple injuries while working on Legacy of Atlantis, including dislocating her jaw and busting her arm.
Alix Wilton Regan, known for portraying Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider games, shared details about the injuries she suffered during the production of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. She mentioned forgetting her own limits during performance-capture work, leading to incidents like hurting her arm and dislocating her jaw. Wilton Regan expressed her dedication to embodying the character fully, even at the cost of physical strain.
Wilton Regan also recalled instances where she punched herself in the face and dislocated her jaw while recording for the game. This dedication to authenticity mirrors her commitment to delivering a true-to-life performance as Lara Croft. The actress's immersive approach to portraying the iconic character has resulted in minor injuries, similar to Sophie Turner's recent setback while filming the Tomb Raider TV show.
Legacy of Atlantis, a remake of the classic 1996 Tomb Raider title, is being developed by Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog using generative AI technology. Originally slated for a 2026 release, the game has been postponed to February 2027. Alongside Legacy of Atlantis, another Tomb Raider installment titled Tomb Raider: Catalyst is set to launch in 2027, with Wilton Regan taking over the role of Lara Croft from Camilla Luddington.
