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Sophie Turner’s transformation into iconic video game character unveiled

Tomb Raider (2018) - UK trailer
  • The first official image of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft has been unveiled, marking the start of production for the new Tomb Raider series on Prime Video.
  • Sophie Turner takes on the lead role, previously embodied by Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander in earlier film adaptations.
  • The series features an impressive ensemble cast including Sigourney Weaver as Evelyn Wallis, Jason Isaacs as Lara’s uncle Atlas DeMornay, and Celia Imrie as Francine.
  • Phoebe Waller-Bridge, creator of Fleabag, is spearheading the adaptation as writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner.
  • The Prime Video drama is based on the popular video game franchise and is being directed by Jonathan Van Tulleken.
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