Sophie Turner will be taking on the iconic role of Lara Croft for Prime Video’s upcoming Tomb Raider live-action series. The first look at Turner as the adventurous archaeologist has been released, giving fans a glimpse of the reboot in action. While many are excited to see the Game of Thrones alum take on the role, some fans remain skeptical about her fitting the action-packed legacy of the character.
Fans react to Sophie Turner’s first look as Lara Croft
Prime Video just revealed a first-look image from the set, showing Sophie Turner rocking the iconic Tomb Raider style. The new series is led by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who’s not just creating and writing but also executive producing, with Chad Hodge co-running the show. The cast features Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, Sasha Luss, and Juliette Motamed.
Fans took to social media to voice their reactions, which seem mixed. Many expressed excitement, with comments like, “Omg is this real??” and “she looks dope ngl,” showing anticipation for Turner’s performance. Others were less convinced, pointing out concerns over character accuracy or comparing Turner to previous Lara Croft portrayals. Fans wrote, “Does not look like Lara Croft at all,” and “Angelina Jolie nailed this role, why are we redoing it? Impossible bar for Sophie Turner.”
The new Tomb Raider series is set to bring the legendary video game adventures of Lara Croft to a whole new audience. The aim is likely to keep Lara’s fearless, action-packed spirit alive while potentially introducing fresh stories. Since the first game came out in 1996, Lara has been a trailblazing female action icon, inspiring movies and remastered games along the way. New titles like Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis in 2026 and Tomb Raider: Catalyst are also in the pipeline.
Now, only time will tell if Sophie Turner’s take on Lara Croft will meet fan expectations or not.
