Everything You Need to Know About Sophie Turner's 'Tomb Raider': Release Date, Plot & More
Sophie Turner spent almost a year preparing for the role, training eight hours a day, five days a week.
In 2027, Lara Croft fans can look forward to the grand-scale action-adventure series Tomb Raider, starring Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner, which will be available on Amazon Prime Video.
Rumors about the show first surfaced in January 2023, and it was officially announced in May 2024. Since then, the series' creators, led by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, have assembled an impressive cast, begun filming, and revealed the first look at Turner as Croft.
Here are the key details we know so far: the premiere date, plot, cast, and roles, as well as other interesting facts.
When Will 'Tomb Raider' Be Released?
Production of Tomb Raider has already begun, but an exact release date has not yet been set. Filming began on January 19, 2026, but it was suspended in late March when Sophie Turner sustained a back injury.
Fortunately, the injury was minor, and filming resumed in mid-April. This is not expected to affect the completion date of production.
The series is not expected to premiere until 2027. Currently, there is no teaser or trailer available.
What Will 'Tomb Raider' Be About?
Plot details are currently being kept under wraps. While the project's creators have promised to retain fan-favorite elements of the universe, they have also announced the introduction of new characters.
There are several theories about what the script will be based on. The creators may adapt one of the early games, in which Lara Croft is an accomplished archaeologist, or they may explore her youth. The show may present an original story unrelated to previous adaptations, comics, or games.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge herself calls this project an opportunity to do something daring and exciting within the renowned franchise.
Who Makes & Stars in 'Tomb Raider'?
Actress and screenwriter Phoebe Waller-Bridge, known for her work on Killing Eve and Fleabag, is creating Tomb Raider. She serves as the series' writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner alongside Chad Hodge.
Jonathan van Tulleken, who directed last year's hit series Shogun, is behind the camera.
The leading roles include Sophie Turner as Lara Croft, Martin Bobb-Semple as her friend Zip, Sigourney Weaver as Evelyn Wallis, a mysterious woman who wants to exploit Lara's talents for her own ends, Jason Isaacs as Lara's uncle, and Bill Paterson as Winston, the Croft family butler.
