The Tomb Raider franchise is gearing up for a live-action comeback with a highly anticipated TV series heading to Prime Video. Announced by Amazon MGM Studios, this adaptation is created, written, and produced by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, with Sophie Turner cast as Lara Croft. The official launch of the project is marked by the release of the first image showing the actress in the iconic adventurer's outfit, a significant milestone for this eagerly awaited series.
This new series arrives at a time when the franchise is very much in the spotlight. Lara Croft is already the star of an animated series on Netflix featuring the voice of Hayley Atwell. Meanwhile, the video game saga continues to thrive, with recent releases like the reissue of several titles on Nintendo Switch. Now, Prime Video aims to put its own spin on the adventure with a live-action adaptation.
The series follows the daring expeditions of Lara Croft, a brilliant archaeologist and globally renowned adventurer, as she tracks down lost treasures and ancient mysteries. From forgotten relics and ancient myths to modern threats, our heroine faces decisions that test not only her physical skills but also her moral resolve.
This adaptation aims to delve into the many facets of the character—his heritage, search for identity, and love of danger—while drawing on the rich universe established by the original video game franchise. Its focus is on storytelling and immersive experience, utilizing a serialized format well-suited to developing characters and storylines over time.
The official trailer will be uploaded as soon as Prime Video releases it. In the meantime, here’s the first image:
In the creative lead role, Phoebe Waller-Bridge serves as creator, writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner alongside Chad Hodge. Direction is handled by Jonathan Van Tulleken, who also serves as executive producer. The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Crystal Dynamics, and Story Kitchen, with the involvement of Legendary Television.
The cast features a lineup of seasoned actors around Sophie Turner, including Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, Martin Bobb-Semple, Jack Bannon, and Celia Imrie. The first image released by Amazon, taken on set (credit: Jay Maidment for Prime Video), offers a restrained and authentic glimpse of this new interpretation of Lara Croft.
With Tomb Raider, Amazon continues its strategy of adapting major franchises from the video game world, following the critical and popular success of the Fallout series. At the same time, Crystal Dynamics and Amazon Games are also working together on a new Tomb Raider video game, emphasizing the franchise's transmedia storytelling approach.
The series is set to feature episodes roughly 60 minutes long, fitting squarely within the action, adventure, and fantasy genres. No official release date has been announced by the platform yet.
Tomb Raider
Series | Coming in 2027
Season 1 soon available on Prime Video
Action, adventure, fantasy | 60-minute episodes
Created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge | Starring Sophie Turner, Sigourney Weaver, Martin Bobb-Semple
Original title: Tomb Raider
Country of origin: United States
With this bold adaptation and the decision to cast Sophie Turner as Lara Croft, Tomb Raider on Prime Video aims to deliver a modern reinterpretation of an iconic heroine, while honoring the legacy of a major video game franchise.
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