The Tomb Raider series at Amazon Prime Video starring Sophie Turner as Lara Croft from Phoebe Waller-Bridge is moving forward, after all.
It was previously reported the series was canceled, but now it’s confirmed to be happening, albeit with the addition of two new producers.
What are the details?
The details include Sophie Turner is confirmed to star, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge is creator, writer, executive producer.
She’s joined by Lgbqt+ writer Chad Hodge (Good Behavior, Wayward Pines, Netflix’s Single All the Way) as executive producer and co-showrunner, alongside Jonathan Van Tulleken (Shōgun, Dope Thief, Amazon’s upcoming Blade Runner 2099) as director and executive producer.
Tomb Raider starts filming on January 19.
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Tomb Raider retooled
According to Deadline, the series went through various writers room that ended up with the scripts not getting approved, which fits with previous reports. Hodge was then brought onboard as a consultant, which led to his appointment as executive-producer and showrunner.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge comments
“I’m so excited to announce the formidable Sophie Turner as our Lara alongside this phenomenal creative team,” Waller-Bridge said. “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…”
Vernon Sanders comments
“Lara Croft is one of the most recognizable and iconic video game characters of all time. We are thrilled to have the wonderfully talented Sophie Turner bring this character to life who is defined by her courage, strength, and unshakable resolve,” said Vernon Sanders, Head of Global Television, Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios. “Led by the brilliant Phoebe Waller-Bridge, this series will honor the beloved Tomb Raider legacy while delivering fresh adventures to fans worldwide.”
Sophie Turner comments
“I am thrilled beyond measure, to be playing Lara Croft,” Turner said. “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.”
