Tomb Raider series: Sophie Turner confirmed as Lara Croft; says Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander left 'massive shoes to fill'

'Game of Thrones' star Sophie Turner has officially been cast as

Lara Croft

in the highly anticipated television adaptation of the iconic

Tomb Raider

video game franchise. The series is being spearheaded by

Phoebe Waller-Bridge

, who serves as creator, writer, and executive producer. Known for her acclaimed work on 'Fleabag' and 'Killing Eve', Waller-Bridge brings her creative vision to the project, which is being touted as one of Prime Video’s most ambitious ventures yet.

Sophie reacts to her casting as Lara Croft

In a statement, Turner expressed both excitement and humility at taking on the part made famous by Angelina Jolie in the early 2000s films and later by Alicia Vikander in the 2018 reboot. Turner said, “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 teases 'outrageous, brave, hilarious' series

Waller-Bridge, in turn, praised Turner’s casting and highlighted the passion behind the project, “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...”

About Tomb Raider

The Tomb Raider franchise, which debuted as a video game in 1996, has become one of the most recognisable brands in gaming and film. It follows Lara Croft, is a fearless archaeologist-adventurer whose daring exploits have inspired generations of fans.Variety reports that production for the eries will begin in January 2026, with further casting announcements expected in the coming months.