Prime Video reboots Tomb Raider with Sophie Turner replacing Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft, raising fan excitement and a big question about whether the new star can revive the iconic adventurer.
WEBDESK – Act Global Media – January 16, 2026
The Tomb Raider franchise is entering a bold new era, and this time Lara Croft is not being played by Angelina Jolie. Prime Video has revealed a first look at its upcoming live-action Tomb Raider series, with Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner taking on the iconic role.
Filming is now underway on the reboot series, which aims to reintroduce Lara Croft to a new generation of viewers while honoring the legacy loved by longtime fans. Turner becomes the latest actress to portray the legendary archaeologist and adventurer, following Jolie’s blockbuster films in the early 2000s and Alicia Vikander’s darker, grounded take in 2018.
The casting has sparked a major question among fans: Can Sophie Turner pull audiences into one of gaming’s most demanding action roles? Known primarily for her dramatic work, Turner faces the challenge of balancing physical intensity, emotional depth, and the mythic presence that has long defined Lara Croft.
The series is being led by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who serves as creator, writer, and executive producer. Chad Hodge joins as executive producer and co-showrunner, while Jonathan van Tulleken directs and executive produces. The creative team signals a character-driven reboot with a modern edge rather than a straight action spectacle.
The cast also includes Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, Jack Bannon, Bill Paterson, Paterson Joseph, Sasha Luss, Celia Imrie, and August Wittgenstein, adding significant star power to the project.
First released in 1996, Tomb Raider turned Lara Croft into a global pop culture icon. With new games planned for 2026 and 2027, Prime Video’s series arrives at a moment when the franchise is poised for a major resurgence.
For fans who grew up with Angelina Jolie’s fearless adventurer, the reboot marks a clear shift. Whether Sophie Turner can redefine Lara Croft and draw audiences back into the tombs remains the biggest mystery, and the most exciting gamble, of this ambitious revival.
