Meet Alison Carroll, a former receptionist and experienced gymnast, who will now play Lara Croft. She will take over the role that Angelina Jolie made famous. You can see Carroll’s biography, photos and video below.
Alison Carroll
Alison beat out hundreds of women to become the new face of “Tomb Raider: Underworld.” She will now travel the world promoting the character for the next year.
“Featuring the essential characteristics at the core of Lara Croft’s personality — brawn, brains and beauty — Alison Carroll particularly complements this iteration of Ms. Croft. Tomb Raider: Underworld is the first Tomb Raider game designed to reflect the physical athleticism and real-world skills required of a world-class adventurer… Tomb Raider: Underworld depicts Lara as we have never seen her before with movements and skills reminiscent of a highly skilled gymnast.”
The game will ship this November, which means the next film installment will probably follow shortly after.
Alison Carroll, age 23, hails from Croydon. She was working as a British golf club receptionist before winning the role. Unlike the Lara Croft’s that came before her, Alison does not have a modeling background, but her measurements look like she could have one in the future.
She does, however, have 12 years of experience in gymnastics. Carroll says she has performed in front of thousands before while representing Great Britain, so she feels prepared for this role. Alison is also a coach where she recently choreographed the routine for the junior team that won the British National Championships. She will now take on a serious exercise regime, receive SAS survival training, learn about weapons and get a crash course in archaeology.
“This is a fantastic opportunity and I am really looking forward to embracing Lara’s world” said Alison Carroll. “This is my dream job - I have always wanted to be an action hero and hope to be able to use my gymnastic ability to perform all of Lara’s stunts. It is slightly daunting but I am really excited at the same time.”
Carroll’s goal is to parlay this gig into film roles, maybe even playing Lara herself. You can see more photos and video of Alison decked out like Lara Croft below.
Alison Carroll Photos
Alison Carroll Video
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