Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s upcoming Tomb Raider series has officially found its Lara Croft in Sophie Turner. There’s been speculation about her involvement since late 2024 but, in a recent Variety report, Amazon MGM Studios finally confirmed the big news. Many of us know her best for her role as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones. We know that she can certainly dial up the badassery when needed, but her portraying the famous globe-trotting adventurer is not something we ever thought would be true.
Sophie Turner will begin filming the upcoming Tomb Raider series on January 19, 2026. In addition to Waller-Bridge’s involvement, Chad Hodge is hopping on the creative team as an executive producer and co-showrunner alongside her.
“I’m so excited to announce the formidable Sophie Turner as our Lara alongside this phenomenal creative team,” Waller-Bridge said about this thrilling news. “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 are all as outrageous, brave, and hilarious as she is. Get your artifacts out… Croft is coming…”
We can’t wait to see how this all comes together. Of course, Sophie is also very hype about taking on a role made famous by Angelina Jolie. “I am thrilled beyond measure, to be playing Lara Croft,” Turner added. “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.”
We welcome you to the adventures, Sophie.
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