After what feels like years without any updates, Sophia Turner is Laura Croft in the currently untitled Amazon series. The project, created and executive produced by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, is now, after years in development, headed to production.
Turner, the long-rumored favorite to land the high-profile role previously played on the big screen by Academy Award winner Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander, entered negotiations last November. Since then, things have been quiet on the project since announced back in 2023. With speculation surrounding the project regarding creative differences and a reported two writers rooms, many had given up hope on the latest incarnation of the popular video game.
But alas, Paramount has set January 19 as the official start of production.
"I am so excited to announce the formidable Sophie Turner as our Lara alongside this phenomenal creative team," Waller-Bridge said. "It's not very often you get to make a show of this scale with a character you grew up loving. Everyone on board is wildly passionate about Lara and all are as outrageous, brave, and hilarious as she is. Get your artifacts out … Croft is coming …"
Tomb Raider is based on the 1996 video game that follows the adventures of world-famous archaeologist and adventurer Laura Croft. The game has been adapted into three feature-length films, the first debuting in 2001. This will be the character's first live-action depiction on the small screen.
"I am thrilled beyond measure, to be playing Laura Croft," Turner stated. "She's such an iconic character, who means so much to so many – and I am giving everything I've got. They're massive shoes to fill, following in the steps of Angelina and Alicia with their powerhouse performances, but with Phoebe at the helm, we (and Lara) are all in very safe hands. I can't wait for you all to see what we have cooking."
The series, from Story Kitchen, Crystal Dynamics, and Amazon MGM, doesn't yet have an official title or release date.
