Sophie Turner Becomes A New Gift Lara, Filming Next Year

Sophie Turner (Instagram @sophiet)

JAKARTA - Lara Crookt's character from the live-action Tomb Raider series will be played by actress Sophie Turner. Amazon MGM Studios announced that this production will begin soon.

This project has been planned since 2023 with the search for the actress who will play the iconic character.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge is the creator, author, and executive producer. The series will be directed by Jonathan van Tulleken.

I am very happy to announce Sophie Turner as Lara with this creative team. This opportunity is not often where you can make a series on a scale like this with your beloved characters," said Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

Everyone is very passion for Lara as her brave character. Croft will come," he said.

Sophie Turner is the new name to play the character Lararoft. Previously, this character was developed in two films played by Angelina Jolie and one film played by Alicia Vikander.

"I was very impressed to be able to play Lara Crookt. She is an iconic character that is very meaningful to many people and I will give everything," said Sophie Turner.

"Big boots, following in the footsteps of Angelina and Alicia with their performances, but with Phoebe in control, we are in the right hands. I can't wait for you to see what we make," he said.

This series is Sophie Turner's latest project after Joan in 2024. She is also busy filming the Steal series.

Production of the Tomb Raider series will begin on January 19, 2026.