Filming is officially underway on Amazon MGM Studios’ new Tomb Raider series, with Prime Video unveiling the first look at Sophie Turner as iconic adventurer Lara Croft. The role was previously brought to the screen by Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander, while Hayley Atwell voiced the character in Netflix’s animated series.
Based on the legendary Tomb Raider video game franchise, the series follows the globe-trotting exploits of archaeologist and adventurer Lara Croft. In the newly released image, Turner appears firmly at home in the role, signaling a fresh take on the beloved character.
The cast also includes Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, Martin Bobb-Semple, Jack Bannon, John Heffernan, Bill Paterson, Paterson Joseph, Sasha Luss, Juliette Motamed, Celia Imrie, and August Wittgenstein.
The project is led by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag), who serves as creator, writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner alongside Chad Hodge. Jonathan Van Tulleken will direct and executive produce. The series is developed as part of an ongoing collaboration between game developer Crystal Dynamics and Amazon MGM Studios, with more Tomb Raider spin-offs expected.
Commenting on the casting, Waller-Bridge said she was «so excited» to announce Turner as Lara Croft, calling the team behind the series «wildly passionate» about the character. Turner added that she is «thrilled beyond measure» to take on the role, acknowledging the legacy of previous portrayals and praising Waller-Bridge’s leadership.
A release date for the series has not yet been announced.
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