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Sophie Turner in talks to play Lara Croft in Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Tomb Raider series
Sophie Turner might be trading the cold North for raiding tombs as Lara Croft
Game of Thrones has been a springboard for many of the industry’s most gifted actors. Performers from the series have advanced to leading roles in major franchises such as the MCU, DCU, and Star Wars, among others. Sophie Turner, a prominent star in the HBO series, has embraced a diverse array of roles since then and is poised to secure yet another significant role.
Quick Details
Written by: Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Executive Producer: Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Jenny Robins
Produced by: Crystal Dynamics and Amazon MGM Studios
Current status: Production to begin soon
Sophie Turner might be the next Lara Croft
Amazon MGM Studios is developing a high-profile television series based on the renowned video game Tomb Raider. A list of distinguished young actors has been compiled for the role of Lara Croft, with Sophie Turner and Lucy Boynton (Bohemian Rhapsody) set to audition for the role, which was famously portrayed in the film by Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander previously, according to sources reported by Deadline.
Sophie Turner TV Shows and Movies
Sophie Turner has blossomed into a versatile actor ever since her Game of Thrones days. The following is a list of all the TV shows and movies she has done so far:
TV Shows
- Game of Thrones (2011-2019) – Sansa Stark
- The Thirteenth Tale (2013) – Young Adeline March
- Survive (2020) – Jane
- The Prince (2021) – Princess Charlotte (voice)
- Joan (2024) – Joan Hannington
Movies
- Another Me (2013) – Fay Delussey
- Barely Lethal (2015) – Heather / Agent 84
- X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) – Jean Grey / Phoenix
- Josie (2018) – Josie
- Time Freak (2018) – Debbie
- Dark Phoenix (2019) – Jean Grey / Phoenix
- Heavy (2019) – Maddie
What is the Tomb Raider series about?
Amazon MGM Studios is putting together a decorated cast for the TV adaptation of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, under Emmy-winning Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge. The series will look into the Tomb Raider mythos from the famous video game series, with an actress in her late 20s and 30s playing the part.
Waller-Bridge expressed her excitement in a statement, “If I could tell my teenage self this was happening I think she’d explode. Tomb Raider’ has been a huge part of my life and I feel incredibly privileged to be bringing it to television with such passionate collaborators. Lara Croft means a lot to me, as she does to many, and I can’t wait to go on this adventure. Bats ‘n all.”
The executive production of Tomb Raider is handled by Waller-Bridge and Jenny Robins via Wells Street Productions, Dmitri M. Johnson through dj2 Entertainment, Michael Scheel, and the rights holders, Legendary Television and Crystal Dynamics.
What is the release date of Tomb Raider?
Tomb Raider is currently undergoing its casting process, hence the release date has not been decided yet. Stay tuned for more updates!
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