Lara Croft back on adventure trail

The long-anticipated live-action 'Tomb Raider' series, developed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge for Prime Video, continues to generate significant global attention as production progresses on one of the streaming platform's most high-profile upcoming releases.

Despite a brief pause in filming earlier this year, the project remains firmly on track, with anticipation building around its reinterpretation of the legendary video game franchise.

Starring Sophie Turner as archaeologist-adventurer Lara Croft, the series officially began principal photography on January 19, 2026. The production marks a fresh attempt to bring the long-running character back to screens in a long-form format, following previous film adaptations and an animated series.

However, filming was temporarily paused in March after Turner sustained a minor injury on set, prompting a short precautionary break in production. Amazon MGM Studios confirmed that the pause was brief and precautionary in nature.

"As a precaution, production has briefly paused to allow her time to recover," the studio said at the time, adding that filming would resume once it was safe to proceed.

While no official release date has yet been announced, the series remains in active development and is expected to continue through its production schedule without major disruption.

Based on the globally successful 'Tomb Raider' video game franchise, the series follows Lara Croft as she navigates ancient ruins, dangerous expeditions and high-stakes archaeological discoveries.

The character, first introduced in gaming in the 1990s, has become one of the most recognisable figures in entertainment, previously portrayed on screen by Angelina Jolie in the early 2000s and later rebooted by Alicia Vikander in 2018.

A 2024 animated adaptation, 'Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft', further expanded the franchise's presence, underscoring its enduring global appeal. The new Prime Video series aims to build on this legacy by offering a more expansive narrative structure, allowing deeper character exploration and a more continuous storyline than previous film adaptations.

Turner, known for her breakout role in 'Game of Thrones', has described the role as physically demanding and creatively significant, having undergone extensive training in preparation for the character's action-heavy sequences.

She has previously expressed enthusiasm about stepping into Lara Croft's world, calling the character a "fierce female role model" and noting her admiration for the franchise's long-standing cultural impact.

The supporting cast adds further scale and depth to the production. Sigourney Weaver plays Evelyn Wallis, a mysterious figure described as having a complex interest in Lara's abilities, while Jason Isaacs appears as Atlas DeMornay, Lara's uncle, a character rooted in the broader lore of the franchise.

The ensemble also includes Martin Bobb-Semple, Jack Bannon, John Heffernan, Bill Paterson, Paterson Joseph, Sasha Luss, Juliette Motamed, Celia Imrie and August Wittgenstein. The size and diversity of the cast reflect the production's ambition to build a layered world that extends beyond Lara's individual journey.

Behind the camera, Waller-Bridge serves as creator, writer and executive producer, working alongside co-showrunner Chad Hodge and director Jonathan Van Tulleken. The creative leadership has positioned the series as both a faithful adaptation and a modern reinterpretation, aiming to balance franchise nostalgia with contemporary storytelling sensibilities suited to streaming audiences.

The series is being produced by Amazon MGM Studios in collaboration with Crystal Dynamics and Story Kitchen, alongside multiple executive producers including Jenny Robins and others connected to the wider franchise ecosystem. Industry observers have noted that the scale of production places it among Prime Video's most significant investments in scripted entertainment.

The 'Tomb Raider' franchise itself has remained a consistent presence across video games, cinema and animation for more than two decades, with Lara Croft evolving into a global pop culture icon. Each adaptation has reflected its era, from early cinematic blockbusters to modern reboot narratives focused on realism and character depth.

Despite the brief production interruption, momentum around the series has not slowed, with fan interest sustained by casting announcements and the franchise's enduring global popularity. As filming continues, attention remains focused on how Waller-Bridge's creative vision will reinterpret Lara Croft for a new generation, and whether this streaming-era revival can successfully balance action spectacle with emotional depth.