Sophie Turner’s Lara Croft Look Leaves Tomb Raider Fans Stunned

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Fans of Tomb Raider are excited after Prime Video shared the first image of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft. Turner will star in a new Tomb Raider TV series created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Chad Hodge, which is based on the popular video game series. Before her, Angelina Jolie famously played Lara Croft in two movies released in 2001 and 2003, and Alicia Vikander took on the role in a 2018 reboot.

Fans react to Sophie Turner’s Lara Croft in Tomb Raider series

Tomb Raider is one of the most popular video game IPs in the world.

The initial images of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft have sparked a lot of discussion among fans. One user on X (formerly Twitter), @TheCrypticWolf, expressed excitement for the show, while @Nevil_XD praised the first look and said they’re eager to see how Sophie Turner interprets the character.

The team working on the new Tomb Raider has done a fantastic job, according to @Benayahhh. @NighthawkDelta added that the actress chosen looks perfect for the role, having a realistic physique that fits the character’s backstory, and is a very talented performer, suggesting the show will be excellent.

Victor Obiagor praised the new portrayal of Lara Croft, calling it the best live-action version yet and saying it far surpassed Angelina Jolie’s performance. Another fan, @nft_cryptogang, echoed this sentiment, stating that Sophie Turner had made them completely forget about Jolie in the role.

ABFXKILLER also complimented the actress, noting she’s a compelling pick for the role. They believe she has the right charisma to play a younger, more realistic Lara Croft, and expressed hope that the new adaptation will capture the survival and adventure elements of the recent games, along with a well-developed story that lives up to the strong casting choice.

Okay, so the initial reaction to the casting of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft has been…mixed, to say the least. While there’s excitement, a lot of fans are voicing their doubts. I’ve been scrolling through the responses, and it’s clear many are hesitant. One user, @EndymionYT, summed it up by saying they’re holding out for a trailer before making a judgment, and another, @Lblaeyz21, was much more blunt – they simply said they aren’t interested. It’s definitely a situation where the studio needs to deliver a strong first look to win over the skeptics.

As of right now, there’s no confirmed release date for Sophie Turner’s Tomb Raider series on Prime Video.

Originally reported by Tamal Kundu on ComingSoon.net.

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2026-01-17 01:27