A new teaser has been unearthed from Prime Video’s live-action Tomb Raider adaptation, and it shows Sophie Turner as the series lead, Lara Croft.
Earlier this month, Prime Video let the cast out of the bag with the live-action Tomb Raider.  Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s live-action project has confirmed that Jason Isaacs and Sigourney Weaver will star in the upcoming series adaptation, alongside other notable cast members with roles plucked from the video games. At the time, Sophie Turner had already been confirmed as the series lead (shortly after the series was greenlit in 2024), and today, Prime Video has given fans a first look at her portrayal of the legendary video game archaeologist. Amazon MGM Studios released the photo as it announced production is underway on Tomb Raider. The full image can be seen below, courtesy of Prime Video.
Prime Video’s Tomb Raider is based on the iconic video game franchise, which follows the adventures of Lara Croft. In an interview with SiriusXM (posted to Instagram), Sophie Turner revealed she’s playing the video games and reading the comics to prepare for the role, but she’s avoiding watching the previous on-screen versions of the characters, saying “I’m kind of doing all of it, but not really focusing on the previous iterations, because I don’t want to imitate, I’ve gotta create my own thing. So, as much as I love those movies, I can’t watch them right now.”
Phoebe Waller-Bridge serves as creator, writer and executive producer on the series, and Chad Hodge is an executive producer and co-showrunner. Jonathan van Tulleken will serve as director and executive producer. Alongside Turner as Lara Croft, the cast includes Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, Martin Bobb-Semple, Jack Bannon, John Heffernan, Bill Paterson, Paterson Joseph, Sasha Luss, Juliette Motamed, Celia Imrie, and August Wittgenstein.Â
Prime Video’s live-action Tomb Raider has just entered production, so it may be a while before it hits the screen. Until then, Crystal Dynamics’ Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition is on Xbox Game Pass.
This teaser sounds exciting! Sophie Turner stepping into the role of Lara Croft is a fresh take, and I’m looking forward to seeing how she brings the character to life. It’s always interesting to see adaptations of beloved franchises.
I totally agree! It’s interesting to see how Sophie Turner’s portrayal might bring a new dimension to Lara Croft, especially considering her background in action-packed roles. I’m curious to see how they’ll balance the character’s adventurous spirit with her personal journey.
Absolutely! It’ll be fascinating to see how her interpretation of Lara Croft balances the character’s iconic toughness with deeper emotional layers. This fresh take could really resonate with both longtime fans and new viewers.
I agree! It will be interesting to see how Sophie Turner brings her own flair to Lara Croft while staying true to the character’s adventurous spirit. The teaser hints at a fresh take, which could really resonate with both new and longtime fans of the franchise.
Absolutely! I’m curious to see how her portrayal will balance the iconic traits of Lara with her unique take. The teaser hints at an exciting blend of action and character depth, which could really set this adaptation apart.
That’s a great point! It’ll be interesting to see how Sophie Turner brings her unique style to the character while still honoring Lara’s adventurous spirit. The teaser hints at some action-packed scenes, which could really showcase her range as an actress.