Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner has been confirmed as the new face of Lara Croft in Prime Video’s upcoming Tomb Raider series, created by Fleabag and Killing Eve‘s Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

Based on the iconic video game series, Tomb Raider will follow Croft, an aristocratic archaeologist, as she travels the world in search of ancient tombs and forgotten ruins. Turner is the first actor to bring Croft to the small screen, following cinematic incarnations played by Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander. Prime are no doubt hoping that this series can ride on the success of recent video game to TV adaptations The Last of Us and Fallout.

“I’m so excited to announce the formidable Sophie Turner as our Lara alongside this phenomenal creative team” said Waller-Bridge. “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…”

Sophie Turner added: “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.”

Waller-Bridge serves as co-showrunner alongside Chad Hodge. Production is due to begin on 19th January, 2026.