The upcoming Tomb Raider TV series on Prime Video will feature Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in an ambitious reimagining of the franchise. Producers at Story Kitchen describe it as a landmark partnership with Amazon MGM Studios to interconnect the show with the video game series. Production is set to begin in January 2026.
Series Overview
The Tomb Raider live-action series, developed for Prime Video, seeks to create a unified storytelling experience linking the TV adaptation with the iconic video game franchise. Story Kitchen, the production company behind the project, highlighted this vision in a recent statement, calling it a chance to "reinvent the franchise on a massive scale." This approach contrasts with earlier comments from Amazon, which over a year ago indicated no direct connection to their upcoming Tomb Raider game, though the project has since faced significant changes leading to its current form.
Cast and Creative Team
Leading the cast is Sophie Turner, known from Game of Thrones, who expressed enthusiasm for the role: "They're massive shoes to fill, following in the steps of Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander with their powerhouse performances, but with Phoebe Waller-Bridge 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." British actor Martin Bobb-Semple joins as a series regular, with prior credits including All American: Homecoming and One of Us Is Lying; his specific character remains undisclosed.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge serves as creator, writer, and executive producer, bringing her Fleabag acclaim to the project. She is joined by co-showrunner Chad Hodge, recognized for Single All the Way and Wayward Pines, and executive producer-director Jonathan van Tulleken, who helmed episodes of Shogun.
Production Timeline
Filming is slated to start in January 2026, marking a key step forward after previous iterations of the adaptation. This series builds on Lara Croft's legacy from films starring Jolie and Vikander, aiming to refresh the character's adventures for a new audience through interconnected narratives across media.