Sophie Turner revealed as Lara Croft in ‘Tomb Raider’ series

Sophie Turner is set to star as Lara Croft as Amazon MGM Studios begins production on the Prime Video series “Tomb Raider.”

On Friday, Jan. 16, the studio confirmed the start of filming, releasing a first-look image of Sophia in character. The series is based on the long-running “Tomb Raider” video game franchise, which follows the adventures of the world-famous archaeologist and explorer as she uncovers ancient secrets across the globe.

Sophia takes on the lead role, marking a new screen interpretation of the character previously portrayed in film by Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander.

Joining Sophia are Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, Martin Bobb-Semple, Jack Bannon, John Heffernan, Bill Paterson, Paterson Joseph, Sasha Luss, Juliette Motamed, Celia Imrie, and August Wittgenstein.

The series is created and written by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who also serves as executive producer and co-showrunner alongside Chad Hodge. Jonathan Van Tulleken is set to direct and executive produce.

“Tomb Raider” is executive produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Crystal Dynamics, Legendary Television, and Story Kitchen, with Waller-Bridge and Jenny Robins producing through Wells Street Films. — Angelica Villanueva