Get Your Artifacts Ready: Sophie Turner Unveiled as Lara Croft in Tomb Raider First Look

The adventure of a lifetime just hit Prime Video’s excavation site: Amazon MGM Studios has released the first official image of Sophie Turner stepping into the boots of Lara Croft for the highly anticipated live-action Tomb Raider TV series and the internet is already buzzing. This is a nostalgic nod to the franchise’s roots, a bold casting choice and a potential turning point in how Lara’s legacy lives on screen.

Turner, best known for her scene-stealing turns in Game of Thrones and Do Revenge, dons the classic Lara Croft gear: rugged shorts, a teal tank top, red-tinted sunglasses, fingerless gloves, dual gun holsters and that signature braid in the first look image released as production officially begins in Los Angeles.

A Classic Look With Modern Flair

The costume is a loving homage to the original 1996 Tomb Raider video game, complete with practical adventure wear that screams “archaeologist with attitude.” Whether you’re here for the nostalgia trip or just relieved it isn’t another gritty reboot, this wardrobe test pic suggests the series is embracing the fun, action-hero DNA that made Lara Croft a household name.

Star-Studded Ensemble Joins the Quest

Turner’s Croft won’t be adventuring alone. The series, created and written by Fleabag mastermind Phoebe Waller-Bridge, boasts a supporting cast that includes Sigourney Weaver as the enigmatic Evelyn Wallis and Jason Isaacs as Lara’s uncle, Atlas DeMornay. Other cast members confirmed include Martin Bobb-Semple (Zip), Bill Paterson (Winston), Celia Imrie, Paterson Joseph, Jack Bannon, John Heffernan, Sasha Luss, Juliette Motamed, and August Wittgenstein.

Waller-Bridge’s involvement with co-showrunner Chad Hodge and director/executive producer Jonathan Van Tulleken shaping the series’ adventurous tone.

Fan Reactions: Love It or Leave It

Unveiling any beloved video game heroine is always going to spark debate. Social media reactions are a mixed bag from praise for Turner’s faithful homage to classic Lara aesthetics, to playful cosplay comparisons from fans who have

very strong feelings about pixel-perfect authenticity and to some still reserving judgment until a trailer drops.

What’s Next for the Tomb Raider TV Series

While no official release date has been announced, the production kickoff suggests a late 2026 or early 2027 premiere could be on the horizon as Prime Video digs deeper into this franchise milestone.

This first look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft gives long-time fans and newcomers alike something to talk about, an iconic outfit reborn, a bold creative team at the helm and the promise of fresh adventures in a world full of ancient mysteries. Got opinions on the new Croft? The TV Cave wants to hear them.