Filling in the big shoes of Angelina Jolie is the new model for Lara Croft, Allison Caroll. Caroll, a seasoned gymnast was recently revealed as the next Lara by the game’s developer, Eidos in a feature at their website.

“Carroll will portray the internationally recognized heroine for the next year with her first appearances to be made promoting the latest installment to the gaming franchise, Tomb Raider: Underworld, which ships on November 2008.” said the release.

“This is a fantastic opportunity and I look forward to embracing Lara’s world,” said Alison Carroll. “It’s unbelievable how realistic her movements are in Tomb Raider: Underworld and it’s so gratifying to be able to use my years of gymnastic training to portray such a beloved character.” 

Sarah Hoeksma, Eidos Group Marketing Director says; “With her tremendous athletic ability, dance training and striking look we feel Alison embodies all the assets required to be the live model of Lara Croft, and we are really looking forward to working with her.”

Via tombraider.com