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Sophie Turner to Play Lara Croft in 'Tomb Raider' Series
- Amazon Prime Video officially greenlit the Tomb Raider live-action series in May 2024 with Sophie Turner cast as Lara Croft.
- The show entered development in early 2023 under Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who serves as creator and co-showrunner alongside Chad Hodge.
- Jonathan Van Tulleken will direct and executive produce, while the series aims to honor the Tomb Raider legacy with fresh adventures for fans.
- Turner expressed immense excitement about portraying Lara Croft and committed fully to the role, while Vernon Sanders highlighted her bravery and determination as defining qualities of the character.
- Production is scheduled to begin on January 19, 2026, marking the third live-action portrayal of Lara Croft and a major series launch for Amazon MGM Studios.
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The game series Tomb Raider got its Lara Croft, and it is Sophie Turner, known for her role in the Game of Thrones series.
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