Sophie Turner confirmed as Lara Croft in Upcoming Prime Video new series Tomb Raider.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge serves as creator, writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner.

Jonathan Van Tulleken will serve as director and executive producer and Chad Hodge joins as co-showrunner and executive producer.

Amazon MGM Studios confirms January 19th as the start of production

· Sophie Turner has been cast in the role of 'Lara Croft.'

· Quote from Phoebe Waller-Bridge: "I'm so excited to announce the formidable Sophie Turner as our Lara alongside this phenomenal creative team. It's not very often you get to make a show of this scale with a character you grew up loving. Everyone on board is wildly passionate about Lara and are all as outrageous, brave, and hilarious as she is. Get your artifacts out... Croft is coming..."

· Quote from Sophie Turner: "I am thrilled beyond measure, to be playing Lara Croft. She's such an iconic character, who means so much to so many - and I am giving everything I've got. They're massive shoes to fill, following in the steps of Angelina and Alicia with their powerhouse performances, but with Phoebe at the helm, we (and Lara) are all in very safe hands. I can't wait for you all to see what we have cooking."

· Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve) serves as creator, writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner.

· Quote from Vernon Sanders, Head of Global Television, Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios: "Lara Croft is one of the most recognizable and iconic video game characters of all time. We are thrilled to have the wonderfully talented Sophie Turner bring this character to life who is defined by her courage, strength, and unshakable resolve. Led by the brilliant Phoebe Waller-Bridge, this series will honor the beloved Tomb Raider legacy while delivering fresh adventures to fans worldwide."

· Prime Video confirms Jonathan Van Tulleken as director and executive producer and Chad Hodge joins as co-showrunner and executive producer.

· Amazon MGM Studios confirms January 19, 2026 as the start of production.

· Tomb Raider the series is based on the iconic Tomb Raider video game franchise, which follows the adventures of world-famous archaeologist and adventurer Lara Croft.

· The series is executive produced by Crystal Dynamics, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Jenny Robins through Wells Street Productions, Dmitri M. Johnson, Mike Goldberg and Timothy I. Stevenson through Story Kitchen, Michael Scheel, and Legendary Television.

· The series is produced by Story Kitchen, Crystal Dynamics and Amazon MGM Studios.

· Waller-Bridge is represented by UTA, Independent Talent, McEwan & Penford, and Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole.

· Sophie's representation includes Creative Artists Agency (CAA), Independent Talent Group, and Public Eye Communications.

· Chad Hodge is repped by WME, Cullen Conly at Anonymous Content, and Dean Bahat at Ziffren, Brittenham.

· Jonathan Van Tulleken is repped by WME, Untitled, and Independent Talent.

· Story Kitchen is repped by WME & Pryor Cashman.