Amazon has found its new Lara Croft. Sophie Turner will lead Prime Video’s live action Tomb Raider series, putting the Game of Thrones star at the center of one of gaming’s most recognized franchises. Production is set to begin in January 2026, which gives the team time to finalize scripts, lock casting, and map out the globe trotting tone fans expect.
The creative lineup is a big reason this version stands out. Phoebe Waller Bridge is creator, writer, and executive producer, and she will serve as a co showrunner with Chad Hodge. Jonathan van Tulleken is on board to direct and executive produce early episodes. That mix suggests sharp character work, confident pacing, and cinematic action.
Turner comes in with a track record that fits the role. She grew up in the spotlight as Sansa Stark and carried major studio work as Jean Grey in the X Men films. Lara Croft has always balanced grit and grace, and Turner has shown both. With Waller Bridge steering the tone and Hodge helping captain the writers room, there is room for a version of Lara that feels modern without losing the explorer spirit that made the character a phenomenon.
Amazon’s push into game adaptations is part of the context here. The company has a hit with Fallout and a God of War series in development. Tomb Raider fits neatly into that lane and gives Prime Video another recognizable world to build on. If this show lands, it could anchor a larger Lara Croft universe across film, television, and animation.
It is also worth noting how crowded the recent Lara timeline has been. Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander both brought their takes to theaters, and Netflix launched an animated series with Hayley Atwell that continues the Survivor era from the games. The Amazon series has an opportunity to connect casual viewers who remember the films with fans who know the newer game continuity, while carving out its own identity.
What To Watch For Next
Casting beyond Lara, a sense of where this sits in the timeline, and the first look at the show’s tone will tell us a lot. If January 2026 is the true start, expect on set photos and a short teaser later that year, followed by a marketing run that leans on practical action and iconic artifacts.
Sources: The Verge,EW.com,Vulturecrystaldynamics.com,Netflix
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