‘Tomb Raider’ Star Sophie Turner Injured, Halting Production

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As a huge fan of the Tomb Raider games and movies, I was really excited to hear Amazon MGM Studios was making a live-action series! I was especially stoked that Sophie Turner, who I loved in Game of Thrones, was cast as Lara Croft – she even showed up on set in a classic ’90s-inspired outfit. But unfortunately, it sounds like things have hit a snag. Word is Sophie injured herself, and production on the Prime Video series has been temporarily shut down. It’s a bummer, but hopefully she has a speedy recovery and they can get back to bringing this iconic character to life soon!

Okay, so here’s the deal with the Tomb Raider series production halt. Amazon MGM Studios confirmed that Sophie Turner had a minor injury, though they’re being tight-lipped about exactly what happened or if it occurred during filming. They’ve paused production temporarily to give her time to recover, which is standard procedure, and they’re hoping to get things moving again quickly. It sounds like nothing too serious, thankfully, but we’ll keep you updated as we learn more.

Filming for the new Tomb Raider movie was going well, with Alicia Vikander recently seen shooting exciting action sequences. She spent almost a year preparing for the role of Lara Croft, including rigorous training. Photos have already shown her doing her own stunts, like parachuting and running through wet, challenging landscapes. However, she now needs to take a break to recover.

While a firm release date for Tomb Raider hasn’t been announced, most estimates point to a 2027 premiere, given the current production schedule. The recent pause in filming is expected to last about two weeks, allowing the lead actress to recover from an injury. It’s not yet known if this short break will affect the final release date, but her return to the role is vital. As Lara Croft, she needs to be fully recovered and able to perform the character’s demanding acrobatic fighting and fast-paced action sequences.

The new Tomb Raider series, created and written by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, will bring the popular video game adventures of Lara Croft to life. The series follows Croft’s globetrotting search for lost treasures. For Alicia Turner, this role is a major return to action after playing Sansa Stark on Game of Thrones for eight seasons (2011-2019). She’s dedicated to building on the character’s history, following previous live-action portrayals by Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander.

The upcoming Tomb Raider series will include both beloved characters from the video games and new characters created specifically for the show. The cast features well-known actors such as Sigourney Weaver as Evelyn Wallis, Martin Bobb-Semple as Zip, Jason Isaacs as Atlas DeMornay, Bill Paterson as Winston, Jack Bannon as Gerry, John Heffernan as David, Celia Imrie as Francine, Paterson Joseph as Thomas Warner, Sasha Luss as Sasha, Juliette Motamed as Georgia, and August Wittgenstein as Lukas. Getting Alicia Vikander back to health is crucial for the production, as she’s a key part of the story and any significant delay could create problems with the availability of the other actors.

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2026-03-30 14:05