Sophie Turner and Lucy Boynton Lead Race for Lara Croft Role in Amazon's 'Tomb Raider'
Phoebe Waller-Bridge's adaptation for Prime Video narrows down potential stars as casting heats up.
- Sophie Turner and Lucy Boynton are reportedly screen testing for the iconic role of Lara Croft in the upcoming Amazon series.
- The series is being developed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, known for creating the Emmy-winning show 'Fleabag'.
- Turner, famous for her role in 'Game of Thrones', and Boynton, known for 'Bohemian Rhapsody', are among the top contenders.
- Previous Lara Croft actress Alicia Vikander expressed disappointment at not returning due to rights issues after MGM lost the franchise.
- The series is a high-profile project for Amazon, with Waller-Bridge's involvement being part of her lucrative deal with the streaming service.