Summary
Amazon Prime Video is officially bringing back one of gaming’s most legendary characters — Lara Croft. Sophie Turner (Game of Thrones) has been confirmed to lead the highly anticipated Tomb Raider live-action series. With production starting in early 2026, the series is set to modernize the iconic franchise while honoring its adventurous legacy. Phoebe Waller-Bridge is spearheading the project as creator, writer, and executive producer, with Chad Hodge joining as co-showrunner and Jonathan Van Tulleken attached as director.
Unlike previous feature films starring Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander, this series will expand Lara Croft’s universe across multiple platforms. In fact, Amazon confirmed that the Tomb Raider video games, films, and series will remain interconnected, creating a bold shared universe. For aspiring actors, this project opens opportunities not only for recurring and supporting roles but also for background performers across its globe-trotting settings.
About Tomb Raider
The new Prime Video series follows Lara Croft, the independent daughter of an eccentric adventurer who mysteriously disappeared during her youth. Determined to forge her own path, Lara rejects her family’s empire and instead embraces a life of exploration and survival. With Waller-Bridge’s writing, the show promises a mix of action, mystery, and character-driven drama that elevates Lara into a new era of storytelling.
Cast
- Sophie Turner as Lara Croft
- Additional casting announcements are expected as production begins.
- Rumors suggest new characters — allies, rivals, and enemies — will join Lara’s journey, expanding beyond the game’s original canon.
Production
- Production Start Date: Q1 2026 (January 19)
- Filming Location: London, UK, and across Europe
- Producers: Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Chad Hodge, Jonathan Van Tulleken, Jenny Robins, Dmitri M. Johnson, Amanda Greenblatt, Michael L. Goldberg, and Legendary Television.
- Studios Involved: DJ2 Entertainment, Story Kitchen, Wells Street Films, Crystal Dynamics, Legendary Television, and Amazon MGM Studios.
With heavyweights like Amazon MGM Studios and Legendary Television, Tomb Raider will blend high-end production with cinematic storytelling.
Outside Insights
The live-action Tomb Raider series is part of Amazon’s growing slate of genre franchises, joining The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and Fallout. The decision to cast Sophie Turner as Lara Croft has already sparked excitement among fans, as she steps into the role once played by Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander. Turner herself has described the role as “massive shoes to fill” but expressed her commitment to delivering a powerful, fearless Lara for a new generation.
Because of its scope, the series will need a diverse cast to populate Lara’s world. Extras, stand-ins, and background performers will play essential roles, especially in action-packed sequences filmed across multiple countries.
Ready to Step Into Lara’s World?
Do you dream of joining Sophie Turner on this epic adventure? Casting for Tomb Raider has now begun, and casting directors will soon open opportunities for actors, extras, and background performers.
Stay updated on casting calls, auditions, and insider opportunities by visiting Project Casting. Don’t miss your chance to be part of Amazon Prime’s bold reimagining of Tomb Raider.
