“She was perfect”: Tomb Raider Show Focuses on Game of Thrones’s Sophie Turner Over Bringing Back ‘Perfect’ Legacy Casting
Amazon's Tomb Raider show may have found its Lara Croft, as Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner has been shortlisted for the role.
- Tomb Raider is going to get a live-action series, through the release date is unknown.
- The selection of Lara Croft is going on, and one Game of Thrones star is in the running.
- However, players are voting for Alicia Vikander to reprise the role.
The search for Lara Croft is on. If you are an action-adventure game fan, you must have heard the name of the Tomb Raider series. The video game series originated in 1996 with the first instalment, and then it received multiple major entries and spin-offs over the years, along with a remastered version released in 2024.
The franchise tried its hand at live-action films in 2001, with Angelina Jolie playing the role of Lara Croft in two live-action films. Next, when Roar Uthaug took responsibility, the movie featured Alicia Vikander in 2018. The succeeding Lara Croft contenders are also shortlisted, with one Game of Thrones star in the queue.
Sophie Turner Is in the Running to Be the Next Lara Croft in the New Tomb Raider Show
Since this gaming series has been introduced, Amazon MGM Studios is the third team to bring it into the realm of live-action. Though much information is not revealed about this upcoming show, the announcement was made earlier this year. According to the announcement, Phoebe Waller-Bridge is writing the script for this show.
When trying to make a TV show based on Tomb Raider, the casting of Lara Croft is something that should be given the highest priority. She is the primary attraction of these games, and as per a report, Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner, along with Bohemian Rhapsody’s Lucy Boynton, is in the running to appear as the next Lara Croft.
These two actresses are going through the test for the role that has been played by stars like Angelina Jolie previously. However, reportedly, nothing is yet finalized about who’s getting the role.
This selection will take some time as the studio wants the best cast for this legendary protagonist because “Lara Croft means a lot” to Waller-Bridge.
Fans Are Not Happy With This Selection Process as They Are Waiting for the Perfect Cast
The news of Waller-Bridge’s involvement in the project is exciting, and players have been expecting a lot from this renowned studio. The expectation is triggered by its renown for perfectly balancing complex characters with action and dramatic themes.
Whether it is a Tomb Raider show or a game, the expectation bar is always high, especially when it comes to the protagonist of the game. Once again, players started proving this as soon as the contender names surfaced.
One fan asked why Alicia Vikander is not on the list, as she is the best Lara Croft they have ever seen.
Some of the hardcore fans are totally dissatisfied with the names that were revealed to be in the running.
The majority of them expressed that despite both Turner and Boynton being good actresses, they are not suitable for Lara Croft.
Although a few opined that Sophie should get the role, most fans are totally against this choice.
At this point, nothing has been stated officially about what the story is going to portray or when the show will be released.
It is still in the early stages, where the main cast is not yet decided.
