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Sigourney Weaver in Talks for Amazon’s Tomb Raider Series as Production Nears

Phoebe Waller-Bridge leads the adaptation starring Sophie Turner as Lara Croft.

Overview

  • Deadline reports that Sigourney Weaver is negotiating to join the cast, with no deal finalized.
  • Prime Video declined to comment on the talks, and Weaver’s prospective role remains undisclosed.
  • Sophie Turner is confirmed to play Lara Croft in the live-action series for Prime Video.
  • Production is scheduled to begin on January 19, 2026 under creator, writer, and executive producer Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
  • Chad Hodge is co-showrunner alongside Waller-Bridge, Jonathan van Tulleken is director and executive producer, and the series is produced with Story Kitchen, Crystal Dynamics, Amazon MGM Studios, and Legendary Television.