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Sophie Turner to Star as Lara Croft in Tomb Raider Series

1/8/2026

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Sophie Turner will portray Lara Croft in Amazon's live-action Tomb Raider series developed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
Turner has trained intensively for nearly a year to prepare for action-packed scenes.
Jason Isaacs will portray Lara's uncle Atlas de Mornay.
The series will feature a mix of familiar characters from the games and new ones.
Filming will begin in January 2026, with a 2027 release.

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Story summary

Sophie Turner will portray Lara Croft in Amazon's live-action Tomb Raider series developed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
Turner has trained intensively for nearly a year to prepare for action-packed scenes.
Jason Isaacs will portray Lara's uncle Atlas de Mornay.
The series will feature a mix of familiar characters from the games and new ones.
Filming will begin in January 2026, with a 2027 release.