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Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner is reportedly in talks to take on the iconic role of Lara Croft in Amazon’s upcoming Tomb Raider series, with Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge leading the project as writer and executive producer. This Prime Video adaptation marks a bold new chapter for the beloved video game franchise, which previously saw Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander bringing the characters to life on the big screen. Sources close to the production revealed that Turner emerged as a frontrunner following recent casting tests, though Amazon MGM Studios has yet to confirm the casting news officially.
Sophie Turner Tomb Raider for Amazon
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The series, helmed by Emmy-winning Waller-Bridge, has been on fans’ radar since its announcement in May when Amazon MGM Studios Head Jennifer Salke described it as a “globe-trotting, epic adventure.” Waller-Bridge, a longtime fan of the Tomb Raider legacy, has openly expressed her enthusiasm for Lara Croft’s character. “Lara Croft means a lot to me, as she does to many, and I can’t wait to go on this adventure. Bats ‘n all,” she shared, hinting at the thrilling journey the series promises.
Sophie Turner, who gained international fame—and an Emmy nomination—for her role as Sansa Stark on HBO’s Game of Thrones, is no stranger to intense and nuanced characters. Her recent work in the British crime drama Joan and the upcoming series Haven for Prime Video positions her perfectly for the high-stakes, globe-trotting world of Tomb Raider. Joining forces with Waller-Bridge, Turner’s Lara Croft promises to add fresh layers to the character’s legacy, blending the action-driven essence of the Tomb Raider games with the wit and emotional depth Waller-Bridge is known for.
Produced in collaboration with Wells Street Productions, dj2 Entertainment, and Legendary Television, Tomb Raider is shaping up to be one of Amazon’s most ambitious series yet, with Crystal Dynamics—the studio behind the games—on board as co-producers. For longtime fans and new audiences alike, this reimagined Tomb Raider promises to bring a unique perspective to one of pop culture’s most enduring heroines.
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