Sophie Turner Transforms Into Lara Croft: First Look Revealed
Sophie Turner is set to portray Lara Croft in Prime Video’s upcoming series based on the popular Tomb Raider franchise. The first look at Turner in character has been revealed, showcasing her in the iconic attire associated with the legendary adventurer. This new adaptation is currently in production, as announced by Amazon MGM Studios.
About the Upcoming Tomb Raider Series
The series was officially greenlit in 2024 and is being developed in partnership with Story Kitchen and Crystal Dynamics. It draws inspiration from the iconic video game franchise that follows the thrilling escapades of archaeologist Lara Croft.
Sophie Turner’s Role
Turner, renowned for her role in Game of Thrones, secured the part of Lara Croft following a rigorous selection process. She will be joined by a distinguished cast, including:
- Sigourney Weaver
- Jason Isaacs
- Martin Bobb-Semple
- Jack Bannon
- John Heffernan
- Bill Paterson
- Paterson Joseph
- Sasha Luss
- Juliette Motamed
- Celia Imrie
- August Wittgenstein
Creative Team
The creative vision for the series is led by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who serves as the creator, writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner. Chad Hodge is also a co-showrunner and executive producer. Jonathan Van Tulleken has been appointed as the director and executive producer. The production is further supported by various executive producers, including:
- Amazon MGM Studios
- Crystal Dynamics
- Phoebe Waller-Bridge
- Jenny Robins (Wells Street Films)
- Dmitri M. Johnson
- Michael Lawrence Goldberg
- Timothy I. Stevenson
- Dallas Dickinson (Story Kitchen)
- Michael Scheel
- Legendary Television
Matt McInnis has been designated as the co-executive producer, with Jan R. Martin serving as the producer of the series.
Conclusion
The anticipation for Sophie Turner’s portrayal of Lara Croft continues to grow as production progresses. Fans of the Tomb Raider series can look forward to an exciting new chapter in this beloved franchise.
