TOMB RAIDER: SOPHIE TURNER ANNOUNCED AS LARA CROFT IN PRIME VIDEO SERIES

Sophie Turner has been announced as Lara Croft in a new upcoming Tomb Raider series for Prime Video, written and produced by Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

Production stars on the live-action adaptation of Tomb Raider next January, with Jonathan Van Tulleken due to serve as director and executive producer and Chad Hodge joining as co-showrunner.

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.

Sophie Turner commented: "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 added: "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..."

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."

More details will be announced in due course.