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Sophie Turner Is the New Lara Croft in Prime Video’s Tomb Raider Series

Prime Video has set a January 19, 2026 production start under creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge with Jonathan van Tulleken directing.

Overview

  • Turner’s casting was announced alongside Waller-Bridge’s role as creator and writer of the live-action adaptation.
  • Jonathan van Tulleken will serve as director and executive producer, known for work on Shōgun and Top Boy.
  • Filming is scheduled to begin on January 19, 2026, according to reporting cited by People.
  • Prime Video has not released a synopsis or premiere date, and no additional cast has been announced.
  • Lara Croft’s screen legacy includes Angelina Jolie’s 2001 and 2003 films, Alicia Vikander’s 2018 reboot, and Hayley Atwell’s 2024 Netflix animated series.