Grab the popcorn and settle in because Amazon has just offered a tantalizing first glimpse of Sophie Turner channeling her inner Lara Croft for the new Tomb Raider series. That’s right, the Game of Thrones star is taking the reins in the ultimate quest to find ancient artifacts—and hopefully not lose her way in the process.
Get Ready for a Croft-tastic Adventure
It seems like every few years, the iconic tomb raider gets a facelift, and this time it’s Turner’s turn to don the infamous tank top and dual pistols. Previously, Angelina Jolie graced screens as Lara, proving that women can kick butt in tight clothing, and later, Alicia Vikander took a whack at gaming’s favorite archaeologist. One has to wonder if the next iteration will include a TikTok Lara or perhaps a streaming binge watch of her own adventures. Who knows?
Behind the Scenes: The Creative Wizards
As if Turner didn’t have enough on her plate, the delightful Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the genius behind Fleabag, will not only be writing the series but also serving as executive producer. It’s now become clear, that if anyone can make raiding tombs relatable and absolutely hilarious, it’s Waller-Bridge. She might even throw in a witty quip or two about ancient relics just to keep things spicy.
Star-Studded Cast to Join the Fun
And let’s not forget the star-studded cast joining Turner on this cinematic journey. Joining this wild ride will be heavyweights like Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs (because who doesn’t want to see Dumbledore hunt for treasure?), as well as Martin Bobb-Semple, Jack Bannon, and John Heffernan. Clearly, it takes a village (or a whole production studio) to remake a heroine who has been jumping across precarious cliffs since the 90s.
From Games to Screens: Tomb Raider Universe Expanding
But wait, there’s more! Not only is there a new series, but two new Tomb Raider games have just been announced at The Game Awards, because apparently, Lara Croft just can’t sit still! The first, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, promises to “reimagine” the original adventures—because who doesn’t love an encore? The second game, Tomb Raider: Catalyst, is set to land in 2027, featuring Lara exploring the wilds of Northern India. Clearly, hopping from one ancient civilization to another is just another Tuesday for her.
Connecting the Dots: The Franchise Vision
Speaking of the interconnected universe that’s stretching like Lara’s adventurous limbs, Crystal Dynamics’ boss Scott Amos has shared that the collaboration between the games and the new series could be pretty revolutionary. In a recent press chat, he mused about how partners at Amazon have been “tremendous,” which, let’s face it, is code for “they’ve grokked our ambitious vision.” If there was an award for vague but exciting promises, this would win hands down. Who doesn’t love the thrill of something that might be?
He cryptically continued, “No need to spill the beans on future details about the TV series, but just know that we’re all set for a multi-platform extravaganza.” In other words, grab those snacks again and make sure the remote has fresh batteries; it’s going to be a wild ride, and the fans are in for quite the treat.
