Sophie Turner will be Lara Croft in the series 'Tomb Raider' by Amazon MGM Studios

We already have the next Lara Croft.

Sophie Turner was announced as the next Lara Croftfollowing the steps of Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander.

Turner will play Lara Croft in the Live-action series that prepares with home in Prime Video.

It was in January 2023 when it was announced that Amazon MGM Studios was building a complete universe of Tomb Raiderwith green light for a series developed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag), In addition to a video game, and a new film, this after acquiring property rights.

Waller-Bridge is the creator, screenwriter, and executive producer of the series, and Coshowunner with Chad Hodge, who will also be an executive producer.

The production of the series you have planned to start in January 2026.

In a press release, Turner was excited to characterize Lara Croft:

“I am excited to play Lara Croft. He is an iconic character, which means a lot for so many people, and I am giving everything I have. They are huge sneakers to fill, following the steps of Angelina and Alicia with her impressive performances, But with Phoebe in command, we (and Lara) are in very good hands. I really want you to see what we have prepared! “

The role was played in two films by Jolie, and later by Vikander in the 2018 reboot.

It remains for knowing where the Turner Croft will be presented. Vikander's version was largely inspired by the restart of the 2013 game, with a stylistic turn compared to Jolie's most extravagant version. What will not be missing will be the action, abundant relics and a new perspective of mythology.

Turner is better known for playing Sansa Stark for 8 seasons of the HBO epic series, Game of ThronesIn addition, he had roles in The Staircaseoriginal HBO Max series, and the miniseries Joan. In the cinema, he was part of the mutant franchise X-Menplaying Jean Gray in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) y X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2018), el thriller Surviveand adolescent comedy Do Revenge.

Turner recently shared an image of his preparation for the role, where we see significant physical transformation, which includes intense training and a healthy diet, to embody the iconic adventurer: