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Sophie Turner Is Lara Croft as Prime Video Sets Tomb Raider Production for Jan. 19, 2026

The casting ends months of speculation over the series’ future.

Overview

  • Amazon confirmed Turner will lead the live-action series created and written by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who also serves as executive producer and co-showrunner with Chad Hodge.
  • Jonathan Van Tulleken will direct and executive produce alongside a team that includes Wells Street Productions, Legendary Television, Story Kitchen and Crystal Dynamics.
  • Prime Video said the series will honor the Tomb Raider legacy with fresh adventures, though a premiere date has not been announced.
  • The announcement counters prior reports that the project was shelved, with Amazon detailing the creative team and a firm production start.
  • Turner noted the legacy of Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander in past films and said she is “thrilled beyond measure” to take on the role.