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- Tech Advisor reports that Amazon has released the first image of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider TV series, which has officially begun filming after delays.
- The series features acclaimed writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge crafting scripts and a star-studded supporting cast including Jason Isaacs and Sigourney Weaver in key roles.
- This marks Amazon’s continued expansion into game adaptations, with Turner becoming the third actress to portray the iconic character following Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander.
After long delays, filming for the Tomb Raider TV series has finally kicked off. Amazon announced the start of production with the first photo of Sophie Turner in full gear as Lara Croft.
Lara hasn’t had much luck with film adaptations so far – none of the Tomb Raider movies has captured the vibe of the games. Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve), who’s writing the scripts for the Amazon series, faces a significant challenge: doing justice to the game while also attracting a new audience.
Since it seems that series are perfect for adapting complex game stories, they’ve been popping up like mushrooms. With its adaptations of Tomb Raider, God of War, and Fallout, Amazon is boldly competing with HBO’s The Last of Us and Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed.
Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming Tomb Raider show.
When could the Tomb Raider TV series be released?
Amazon hasn’t announced a premiere date for the series yet. Work on the set began on 15 January 2026 so, considering the time needed for filming, post-production, and marketing, we believe that Tomb Raider will debut on Prime Video at the beginning of 2027 at the earliest.
What’s the plot of the Tomb Raider TV series?
The series, created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, is based on the game franchise launched in 1996. Like the games, the show will tell the story of British archaeologist and adventurer Lara Croft, who travels the world in search of ancient artefacts.
Details of the series’ plot are being kept under wraps. However, we can hope for a show created in a typical Phoebe Waller-Bridge fashion, mixing sharp humour and psychological drama.
Who is starring in the Tomb Raider TV series?
The iconic Lara Croft, archaeologist and adventurer, is portrayed by Sophie Turner, best known for her role as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones and young Jean Grey in the X-Men franchise. Here’s the first photo of the her as the new Lara:
Sophie Turner is the third incarnation of the adventurer. For the first time, Lara appeared on the big screen, portrayed by Angelina Jolie in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life. In 2018, Alicia Vikander took on the role, creating a more down-to-earth version of the heroine in a rebooted film universe.
Amazon’s Tomb Raider also features Jason Isaacs (The White Lotus) starring as Atlas DeMornay, Lara’s uncle. Sigourney Weaver (Avatar: Fire and Ash) plays the mysterious and powerful Evelyn Wallis.
Also appearing in the series:
- Martin Bobb-Semple as Zip, Lara’s long-standing tech support and friend
- Bill Paterson as Winston, the Croft family butler
- Jack Bannon as Gerry, Lara’s pilot and snack enthusiast
- John Heffernan as David, an exhausted government official
- Celia Imrie as Francine, the Head of Advancement at the British Museum, devoted to raising funds
- Paterson Joseph as Thomas Warner, a senior government executive skilled in dealing with unusual matters
- Sasha Luss as Sasha, Lara’s fierce rival
- Juliette Motamed as Georgia, a stuffy curator at the British Museum
- August Wittgenstein as Lukas, an illegal raider with a complicated relationship with Lara