November 15th 2024.
It seems that the popular actress from Game of Thrones, Sophie Turner, is in talks to take on the iconic role of Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider TV series. Turner, who made her acting debut as Sansa Stark in HBO's hit series, has also starred in X-Men films and the British crime drama Joan. Now, she may be adding another impressive character to her resume - the highly intelligent and athletic British archaeologist who takes on dangerous adventures around the world.
This role has previously been portrayed by Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander on the big screen, but now Turner may be the one to bring Lara Croft to life on the small screen. Last year, it was announced that Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge would be writing the TV adaptation for Amazon, and now it seems that Turner may be taking on the lead role.
The Tomb Raider series, which was officially announced in May, has been described as "epic" and "globe-trotting" by Amazon MGM head Jennifer Salke. Waller-Bridge herself has expressed her excitement about the project, saying that Lara Croft means a lot to her and she can't wait to go on this adventure.
The original Tomb Raider video game was released in 1996 and has since spawned multiple adaptations. Jolie played Lara in two movies in 2001 and 2003, while Vikander took on the role in a 2018 remake. Other actresses, such as Camilla Luddington and Keeley Hawes, have also portrayed Lara in video games, and Hayley Atwell voiced the character in a Netflix anime series.
Rumors have been circulating that Amazon purchased the rights to the video game franchise for a whopping $600 million. This new Tomb Raider series is also part of Waller-Bridge's $20 million a year deal with Amazon, which she signed in 2019.
The Agency has reached out to Amazon Studios and representatives for Sophie Turner for comment, but no official statements have been made yet. If this turns out to be true, it will be an exciting new project for Turner and a highly anticipated series for fans of the Tomb Raider franchise. We can't wait to see Turner take on the role of Lara Croft and embark on thrilling adventures. Do you have any thoughts or opinions on this news? Let us know - we'd love to hear from you!
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