7 months ago
Sophie Turner Cast as Lara Croft in Prime Video's Tomb Raider
Sophie Turner, known for her roles in Game of Thrones and X-Men, is playing Lara Croft in a new live-action Tomb Raider series on Amazon Prime Video.
The series is now in production and features a strong supporting cast, including Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge, known for Fleabag, is the creator and writer of the series.
The show is produced by several companies, including Story Kitchen, Crystal Dynamics, and Amazon MGM Studios.
The series aims to bring the adventurous spirit of Lara Croft to life in a new format.
The first look of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft has drawn mixed reactions from fans, with some praising her look and others missing Angelina Jolie's portrayal.
Sophie Turner is cast as Lara Croft in Amazon Prime Video's Tomb Raider series.
Production on the first season is officially underway.
The series features a strong supporting cast, including Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge serves as creator, writer, and co-showrunner.
The show is produced by Story Kitchen, Crystal Dynamics, Amazon MGM Studios, and Legendary Television.
- Who
- Sophie Turner as Lara Croft, with a supporting cast including Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs
- What
- Amazon Prime Video's live-action Tomb Raider series
- Where
- Los Angeles, United States of America (USA)
- When
- Production is currently underway
- Why
- To bring the iconic character Lara Croft to life in a new series
Key facts
- Lead Actor
- Sophie Turner
- Production Status
- Production underway
- Supporting Cast
- Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, Martin Bobb-Semple, Jack Bannon, John Heffernan, Bill Paterson, Paterson Joseph, Sasha Luss, Juliette Motamed, Celia Imrie, August Wittgenstein
- Creator and Writer
- Phoebe Waller-Bridge
- Co-Showrunners
- Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Chad Hodge
- Director
- Jonathan Van Tulleken
- Production Companies
- Story Kitchen, Crystal Dynamics, Amazon MGM Studios, Legendary Television
- Executive Producers
- Jenny Robins, Dmitri M. Johnson, Michael Lawrence Goldberg, Timothy I. Stevenson, Dallas Dickinson, Michael Scheel, Legendary Television, Matt McInnis, Jan R. Martin
- Location
- Los Angeles, United States of America (USA)
Timeline
Turner's fitness journey sparks action role buzz.
Waller-Bridge takes helm, casts Turner as Croft.
Turner lands Lara Croft, Weaver & Isaacs join
Quotes
Sophie Turner
Actress known for her role in Game of Thrones and upcoming portrayal of Lara Croft in the Tomb Raider reboot series.
“She has always felt, for me, very emboldened in a male-dominated world. She’s a fierce female role model.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
Game of Thrones actress transforms into Lara Croft in Prime Video’s Tomb Raider series, first-look out - Telegraph India
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