Sophie Turner has stepped into Lara Croft’s boots. The first images of the actress as the globe-trotting adventurer drop as Prime Video’s re-imagining of Tomb Raider moves through production.
At a Glance
- Turner, 29, headlines Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s new Tomb Raider series for Prime Video.
- Photos show her in Croft’s classic turquoise tank, black shorts, braid, and fingerless gloves.
- The show also stars Jason Isaacs, Sigourney Weaver, and Martin Bobb-Semple.
- No release date has been announced.
Why it matters: Turner’s casting marks the first time the role has transitioned from Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander to a new lead in a long-form series, promising a fresh take on the iconic heroine.
Turner’s transformation arrived months after Caleb R. Anderson confirmed her attachment to the project. In the newly released stills, the Game of Thrones alum sports Croft’s signature braid-with a few deliberate loose strands-plus red-tinted shades, a utility belt, and a side-arm. The 29-year-old shares daughters Willa, 5, and Delphine, 3, with ex-husband Joe Jonas.
The actress called stepping into the part “massive shoes to fill” in a 2025 statement. She praised her predecessors, Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander, for their “powerhouse performances,” adding, “with Phoebe at the helm, we (and Lara) are all in very safe hands.”
Production is now underway, though Prime Video has not set an official premiere window. The ensemble cast includes The White Lotus veteran Jason Isaacs, Martin Bobb-Semple, and Sigourney Weaver in undisclosed roles.
While plot details remain secret, Turner told Net-A-Porter earlier this month that the role marks a personal pivot. “It’s very different to the roles that I usually play,” she said. “I’m not normally seen as an action girl or strong in who she is as a person. I often play characters that are constantly questioning themselves. It’s refreshing to do something different.”
The actress added that she is “over the moon” about the opportunity and teased, “I can’t wait for you all to see what we have cooking.”
The Road to Croft
Turner’s attachment was announced earlier this year, ending months of speculation about who would next portray the adventurer originally brought to life in the 1996 video game. The franchise previously spawned:
- Two Angelina Jolie films (Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, 2001, and The Cradle of Life, 2003)
- A 2018 reboot starring Alicia Vikander
- An animated web series Revisioned: Tomb Raider, with Minnie Driver voicing Lara
Waller-Bridge, best known for Fleabag and Killing Eve, serves as showrunner, promising a serialized story that leans into both action and character depth.
What’s Next
No episode count or release window has been revealed. With cameras rolling, marketing is expected to ramp up once post-production begins. Fans can anticipate stunt-heavy set pieces, exotic locales, and Turner wielding Croft’s trademark dual pistols.
Key Takeaways
- Turner’s first-look photos confirm a faithful visual homage to the game’s most recognizable outfit.
- The series offers Turner her first major action role post-Game of Thrones.
- Waller-Bridge’s involvement signals a character-driven reinvention rather than a straight game adaptation.
