Sophie Turner Cast as Lara Croft in New Tomb Raider Movie
Amazon’s Prime Video has announced that actress Sophie Turner is set to star as the iconic Lara Croft in a new live-action “Tomb Raider” series. This adaptation of the renowned video game franchise began production after being greenlit in May 2024. Turner’s casting was confirmed in November of the same year.
Sophie Turner’s Role as Lara Croft
Sophie Turner follows in the footsteps of previous actresses who portrayed Lara Croft, including Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander. Her portrayal of the adventurous archaeologist has generated considerable excitement among fans of the franchise.
Supporting Cast
- Martin Bobb-Semple
- Sigourney Weaver
- Jason Isaacs
- Jack Bannon
- John Heffernan
- Bill Paterson
- Paterson Joseph
- Sasha Luss
- Juliette Motamed
- Celia Imrie
- August Wittgenstein
Production Team
Phoebe Waller-Bridge serves as the creator, writer, and executive producer of the series. Chad Hodge joins her as co-showrunner and executive producer. The direction will be helmed by Jonathan van Tulleken, who will also serve as an executive producer.
Franchise Background
The “Tomb Raider” video game series debuted in 1996, introducing Lara Croft as a groundbreaking female action hero. The latest video game, “Shadow of the Tomb Raider,” was launched in 2018, and fans eagerly await two upcoming games titled “Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis” and “Tomb Raider: Catalyst,” expected to release in 2026 and 2027 respectively.
Production Companies
The new series is produced by Story Kitchen, Crystal Dynamics, and Amazon MGM Studios, under a collaborative agreement between these entities. This partnership arose from Story Kitchen’s first-look deal, aimed at developing more “Tomb Raider” narratives for both series and films.
Anticipation for the Series
With a talented cast and experienced production team, the “Tomb Raider” series promises to be a thrilling addition to the franchise. Sophie Turner’s portrayal of Lara Croft is highly anticipated by both fans and newcomers alike.
