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Sophie Turner Recasts Lara Croft for Prime Video, Rejecting 'Sex Bombshell' Image

Prime Video's origin series comes from creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

Overview

  • Sophie Turner says her Lara Croft will highlight the character’s story, drive and capability rather than sexuality, calling the role a chance to show “the other side.”
  • Turner reports months of preparation with eight-hour training days five days a week and says the process revealed a persistent back issue.
  • The series is positioned as a franchise origin story, with Jonathan Van Tulleken directing and Chad Hodge involved alongside Waller-Bridge.
  • Supporting roles include Sigourney Weaver as Evelyn Wallis, Celia Imrie as Francine at the British Museum, and Jason Isaacs as Lara’s uncle, Atlas DeMornay.
  • Early images nod to the 1990s look, drawing approval from game voice actor Alix Wilton Regan, while Prime Video has not announced a release date.