Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Sophie Turner to Star in Amazon's 'Tomb Raider' Series
A new 'Tomb Raider' series is coming to Amazon Prime Video.
Sophie Turner, known for her role in 'Game of Thrones', will star as Lara Croft.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge will create, write, and executive produce the show.
Jonathan Van Tulleken will be directing the series.
The show is based on the popular video game franchise.
Filming will start in January 2026.
More casting announcements are expected soon.
The series is expected to release in late 2026 or early 2027.
Sophie Turner will play Lara Croft in Amazon's 'Tomb Raider' series.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge is the creator, writer, and executive producer.
Chad Hodge will serve as co-showrunner alongside Waller-Bridge.
Jonathan Van Tulleken is the director and executive producer.
Production is scheduled to begin on January 19, 2026.
- Who
- Sophie Turner will play Lara Croft.
- What
- A live-action 'Tomb Raider' series is being developed for Amazon Prime Video.
- When
- Production is scheduled to begin on January 19, 2026.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To bring the adventures of Lara Croft to a global audience.
- Main Character
- Lara Croft
- Starring
- Sophie Turner
- Creator/Writer
- Phoebe Waller-Bridge
- Director
- Jonathan Van Tulleken
- Co-Showrunner
- Chad Hodge
- Production Start
- January 19, 2026
Sources
‘Tomb Raider’: Sophie Turner Set As Lara Croft; Chad Hodge Joins Phoebe Waller-Bridge As Co-Showrunner; Amazon Series Heads To Production
Tomb Raider: Sophie Turner stars as Lara Croft in Phoebe Waller-Bridge's upcoming Amazon series
Sophie Turner cast as Lara Croft in Prime Video’s ‘Tomb Raider’ series from Phoebe Waller-Bridge
‘Game of Thrones’ actress Sophie Turner to headline Amazon MGM Studios video game inspired series - Telegraph India
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