Sophie Turner Leads Amazon’s Tomb Raider Series As Filming Begins
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Amazon’s upcoming Tomb Raider television series has begun production, starring Sophie Turner as adventurer Lara Croft. The cast also includes Celia Imrie, Jason Isaacs, and Sigourney Weaver. The series is expected to premiere later this year.
Facts First
- Sophie Turner will portray Lara Croft in Amazon’s Tomb Raider TV series
- Filming began in January with the first season expected later this year
- The series cast includes Celia Imrie, Jason Isaacs, and Sigourney Weaver
- Turner began intense physical training for the role in February 2025
- Two new Tomb Raider video games are also slated for release this year and next
What Happened
Sophie Turner has been cast in the lead role of Lara Croft for Amazon’s live-action Tomb Raider television series. Filming for the series began in January, and the first season is expected to release later this year. The ensemble cast includes Celia Imrie, Jason Isaacs, Sigourney Weaver, and Martin Bobb-Semple. To prepare for the physically demanding role, Turner began a rigorous training regimen in February 2025, working out eight hours a day, five days a week.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy action-adventure stories or have followed the Tomb Raider franchise in video games or films, you will have a major new series to watch later this year. The production brings together a notable cast, which could make for compelling television. Two new Tomb Raider video games are also on the horizon, expanding the entertainment universe around this character.
What's Next
The series is currently in production, with a release anticipated later this year. Concurrently, two new Tomb Raider video games are scheduled for release: Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is set for later this year, and Tomb Raider: Catalyst is planned for next year.