Originally appeared on E! Online
Sophie Turner is ready to collect some artifacts.
Months after the “Game of Thrones” actress was announced as the lead in Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Prime Video adaptation of “Tomb Raider,” her transformation into the beloved protagonist Lara Croft has been revealed.
In photos released by the streaming platform, Turner poses in a turquoise tank top complete with black shorts and red-tinted sunglasses. The 29-year-old — who shares daughters Willa, 5, and Delphine, 3, with ex Joe Jonas — was also equipped with Croft’s signature braid, complete with a few loose strands, and her fingerless gloves, utility belt and gun.
The “Do Revenge” actress’ succession into the role follows iconic portrayals by Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander. “Good Will Hunting” actress Minnie Driver also voiced the video game character in the animated web series “Revisioned: Tomb Raider.“
“I’ve been a long-time fan of Tomb Raider and the character of Lara,” Turner mused in a 2025 statement, shortly after her role was announced. “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.”
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As she put it, “I can’t wait for you all to see what we have cooking.”
Turner is set to star alongside “The White Lotus alum” Jason Isaacs, Martin Bobb-Semple, Sigourney Weaver and more in the upcoming series. The show is currently in production, with an official release date yet to be announced.
And while Turner has remained tight-lipped about the details of her “Tomb Raider” role, she recently emphasized she was “over the moon” to receive the opportunity.
“It’s very different to the roles that I usually play,” Turner told Net-A-Porter in an interview published earlier this month. “I’m not normally seen as an action girl or strong in who she is as a person. I often play characters that are constantly questioning themselves. It’s refreshing to do something different.”
