Prime Video has officially confirmed Sophie Turner will take on the iconic role of Lara Croft in its upcoming Tomb Raider series, with production set to begin on January 19, 2026.
The series, based on the popular video game franchise, is being developed by a powerhouse team. Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve) is attached as creator, writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner. Jonathan Van Tulleken will direct and also serve as executive producer, while Chad Hodge joins as co-showrunner and executive producer.
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Turner, best known for her role in Game of Thrones, acknowledged the weight of stepping into the role made famous by Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander. “I am thrilled beyond measure, to be playing Lara Croft,” Turner said in a statement. “She’s such an iconic character, who means so much to so many – and I am giving everything I’ve got. They’re massive shoes to fill, following in the steps of Angelina and Alicia with their powerhouse performances, but with Phoebe at the helm, we (and Lara) are all in very safe hands. I can’t wait for you all to see what we have cooking.”
Waller-Bridge echoed that excitement. “I’m so excited to announce the formidable Sophie Turner as our Lara alongside this phenomenal creative team,” she said. “It’s not very often you get to make a show of this scale with a character you grew up loving. Everyone on board is wildly passionate about Lara and are all as outrageous, brave, and hilarious as she is. Get your artifacts out… Croft is coming…”
Vernon Sanders, Head of Global Television at Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, called Lara Croft “one of the most recognizable and iconic video game characters of all time,” and praised Turner’s casting. “We are thrilled to have the wonderfully talented Sophie Turner bring this character to life who is defined by her courage, strength, and unshakable resolve.”
The series is produced by Story Kitchen, Crystal Dynamics, and Amazon MGM Studios. Executive producers include Waller-Bridge and Jenny Robins (Wells Street Productions), Dmitri M. Johnson, Mike Goldberg, Timothy I. Stevenson (Story Kitchen), Michael Scheel, and Legendary Television.
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