First Look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in Amazon's Tomb Raider Series
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New set footage from Amazon's upcoming Tomb Raider series gives fans their first look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft, complete with dual pistols, a classic braid, and practical stunt work.
Filming for Amazon's upcoming live-action Tomb Raider adaptation is officially underway again, and we finally have our first glimpse of Sophie Turner stepping into the iconic role of Lara Croft. Captured on location in a suitably soggy Surrey woodland and reported by Eurogamer, the brief set footage shows Turner fully equipped for adventure with her signature dual pistols strapped securely to her thighs. Alongside the sidearms, Turner is sporting Lara's classic long braid, signaling that the production is leaning hard into the visual identity that made the character a 90s gaming icon. Additional photos from the Daily Mail show the actor tackling her own stunts, including a dramatic parachute entrance.
The series is stacking up an impressive ensemble cast to support Turner on her treasure-hunting exploits. Jason Isaacs is stepping in as Lara's Uncle Atlas, while Martin Bobb-Semple takes on the role of tech-savvy confidant Zip. Viewers will also see Bill Paterson as the loyal butler Winston and Celia Imrie as British Museum advancement head Francine. Adding to the nostalgia, former Lara Croft voice actress Keeley Hawes was spotted on set in London earlier this year, sparking widespread fan theories that she will play Lara's mother, Amelia.
Behind the camera, the project has some serious creative weight driving it forward. Phoebe Waller-Bridge is serving as the show's creator, writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner, bringing her sharp storytelling sensibilities to the franchise. Waller-Bridge has spoken enthusiastically about the scale of the production and the shared passion of the cast and crew for the source material. With filming back on track following a brief weather and injury delay, anticipation is steadily building for how this massive streaming adaptation will translate one of gaming's most storied franchises to the screen. Original reporting comes via Victoria Phillips Kennedy at Eurogamer.
Tags: Tomb Raider, Sophie Turner, Amazon, TV Adaptations, Gaming News
Original article: Eurogamer