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Prime Video Confirms Sophie Turner as Lara Croft, Sets Tomb Raider Series to Begin Filming Jan. 19, 2026

Phoebe Waller-Bridge leads the series; Chad Hodge serves as co-showrunner; Jonathan van Tulleken directs.

Overview

  • Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video formally announced Turner’s casting and locked the production start for January 19, 2026.
  • Phoebe Waller-Bridge is creator, writer and executive producer, with Chad Hodge joining as co-showrunner and Jonathan van Tulleken directing and executive producing.
  • Production comes from Story Kitchen, Crystal Dynamics and Amazon MGM Studios, with the game developer participating to align the adaptation with the franchise.
  • Waller-Bridge praised Turner as “formidable,” while Turner said she is delighted to take on the role of Lara Croft.
  • Prime Video began developing the project in January 2023 and greenlit it in May 2024, following earlier film portrayals by Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander.