Sophie Turner confirmed she will portray Lara Croft in Prime Video’s upcoming Tomb Raider series for more than a single season, signaling a long‑term commitment to the role. The actress, best known as Sansa Stark, was announced as the new Lara in September 2025 and says the project will be her primary focus for the foreseeable future. Production is already underway, with filming in England and Spain, though a brief pause occurred in March after Turner suffered a minor back injury.

Sophie Turner's multi‑season pledge for Prime Video's Tomb Raider

In a recent interview with The Telegraph, Turner explained that playing Lara Croft is “more than a one‑off project” and that television is her “bread and butter” after years on Game of Thrones. she emphasized that the series will allow her to develop the character over time, a luxury she values compared to film‑only portrayals. According to the interview , Turner’s focus will remain on Tomb Raider for “quite a while and will be for a while to come.”

Filming paused in March due to Turner's back injury

Principal photography began in January across locations in England, then moved to Girona, Spain, earlier this month. Production experienced a two‑week halt in late March and early April when Turner suffered a minor back injury, as reported by the source. The pause was brief, and filming resumed once she was cleared, keeping the series on track for a first‑season launch later this year.

Legacy of Lara Croft: from Jolie to Vikander to Turner

Turner becomes the third live‑action Lara, following Angelina Jolie’s 2001 and 2003 films and Alicia Vikander’s 2018 reboot, which did not spawn a sequel. the new seeries also joins Hayley Atwell’s voice work on Netflix’s animated Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. This lineage underscores the franchise’s continual reinvention across media, now returning to television after a decade‑long focus on cinema.

Phoebe Waller‑Bridge’s role in shaping the series

The project was first reported in January 2023 as being developed by Phoebe Waller‑Bridge, creator of Fleabag. Prime Video officially ordered the series in May 2024, granting Waller‑Bridge creative oversight. While the source does not detail her exact involvement beyond development, her name adds significant prestige and suggests a tone that may blend action with character‑driven storytelling.

Who will decide a second season?

The series has yet to announce a concrete renewal plan,leaving open whether Prime Video will commit to a second season after the first airs. As the source notes, no specific release date has been set, and the decision will likely hinge on viewership metrics and critical reception. Additionally, Turner’s own willingness to continue beyond season 1 provides a strong internal incentive, but the ultimate green‑light rests with Amazon’s programming executives.