After Prime Video revealed Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in the new “Tomb Raider” series, GameStop shared their reaction online. The video game retailer posted a short statement that seemed to question the casting choice, highlighting the mixed responses it received.
GameStop doesn’t believe in Sophie Turner’s Lara Croft for Tomb Raider
Amazon gave fans their first glimpse of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft on January 16, 2026, sharing a preview image from the upcoming Tomb Raider series on Prime Video.
IGN posted a first look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider series on Prime Video. GameStop responded with a quote tweet simply saying, “This is not Lara Croft.” The post went viral, quickly gaining over 18 million views and 4,700 replies, and sparked a lot of criticism.
GameStop’s recent statement was unclear, leading to a lot of discussion and different opinions. The post sparked controversy, with many people criticizing it. However, some fans came to the defense of the casting choice and pointed out how the character has changed over time.
The recent criticism centers on ongoing discussions about how Lara Croft is depicted. Older versions of the character were known for being overly sexualized, with exaggerated features. However, newer versions of the game have moved towards a more realistic design, highlighting her intelligence, athletic ability, and skills in surviving challenging situations. The latest portrayal of Lara Croft aligns with this updated, more modern approach.
While some GameStop customers and fans voiced concerns, the majority of reactions to the casting choice have been positive, with many celebrating the fresh take on representation. The cast is led by Turner and also features established actors like Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, Martin Bobb-Semple, Jack Bannon, John Heffernan, Bill Paterson, Paterson Joseph, Sasha Luss, Juliette Motamed, Celia Imrie, and August Wittgenstein.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge is the creative force behind the new series, acting as its creator, a writer, and an executive producer. She shares showrunning duties with Chad Hodge, who also serves as an executive producer. Jonathan Van Tulleken directs the series and is also an executive producer. Production is currently happening, and the show is expected to launch in 2027.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on ComingSoon.
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2026-01-20 09:07