Sophie Turner Confirmed as Lara Croft in Prime Video’s Tomb Raider

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The Amazon Prime Video’s Tomb Raider series has officially announced that Game of Thrones’ actress Sophie Turner will be portraying Lara Croft. Additionally, the series has appointed a new co-showrunner and set a production start date for 2026.

For over a year now, Prime Video has been developing a real-life version of the popular Tomb Raider series. The creative force behind this project is Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who will not only write and produce it but also act as its creator. Building upon the success of Fallout, the show aims to deliver an exciting experience. And let’s not forget that a Tomb Raider adaptation would be incomplete without Lara Croft – luckily, we have a great one for the role.

Game of Thrones’ Sophie Turner Cast as Lara Croft, Shooting in January 2026

Sophie Turner is slated to portray Lara Croft in an upcoming Tomb Raider series produced by Amazon MGM Studios.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge assumes the roles of creator, writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner.

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According to reports from Variety, Sophie Turner, best known for her role as Sansa Stark on Game of Thrones, has been chosen to lead the Tomb Raider series as Lara Croft. Rumors about her potential casting surfaced last year, but Amazon MGM Studios’ confirmation only recently came to light. In a statement to Variety, Turner expressed her excitement for this new role.

Turner expressed immense excitement about portraying Lara Croft, stating to Variety that it’s a dream come true to be associated with such an iconic character who holds significant meaning for many. He shared his dedication to the role, acknowledging the challenge of following Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander’s stellar performances, but expressed confidence under Phoebe’s direction. He can’t contain his eagerness to share what they are developing with the audience.

Besides Turner’s acting role, it has been announced that Jonathan Van Tulleken, who is also involved in Blade Runner 2099 with Amazon Prime Video, will take charge as the director and executive producer for Shogun. Furthermore, Chad Hodge from The Darkest Minds, who will serve both as a writer and executive producer, has joined Phoebe Waller-Bridge in the writers’ room. Excitingly, we won’t have to wait long, as Prime Video’s Tomb Raider is set to begin filming on January 19th, 2026.

Since its debut in 1997, Tomb Raider has undergone numerous adaptations. In the 2000s, Angelina Jolie, a two-time Oscar winner, portrayed the British explorer, significantly boosting her popularity. Later, in 2016, Alicia Vikander, another Academy Award recipient, portrayed Lara Croft in an adaptation of the 2013 reboot. As for Sophie Turner’s upcoming portrayal of Lara Croft, it promises to be a memorable one.

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2025-09-03 20:50