Last night Prime Video confirmed a long circulating rumour about its planned live-action Tomb Raider series. Former Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner WILL be taking on the role of Lara Croft for the series, created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
Amazon MGM Studios has also confirmed the series is set to start production on January 19, 2026.
“I am thrilled beyond measure, to be playing Lara Croft” says Turner. “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.”
“I’m so excited to announce the formidable Sophie Turner as our Lara alongside this phenomenal creative team” says Waller-Bridge. “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…”
The series is executive produced by Crystal Dynamics, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Jenny Robins through Wells Street Productions, Dmitri M. Johnson, Mike Goldberg and Timothy I. Stevenson through Story Kitchen, Michael Scheel, and Legendary Television.
