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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nWe finally have the first look at **Sophie Turner** as Lara Croft and safe to say, she looks _good_. The **_Steal_** actress is starring in Prime Video's new _Tomb Raider_ series as its leading lady (previously played by **Angelina Jolie** and Alicia Vikander). The series was originally greenlit in May 2024 before Sophie Turner's role was announced in November 2024.\n\nAfter how intensely I fell into _The Last of Us_ fandom hysteria, I can't wait for a brand new video game adaptation to get lost in. We don't have an official release date quite yet, but we do have some important cast info. Because not only is Sophie Turner leading the cast, but we have some iconic 80s action stars and even a _White Lotus_ actor you'll be excited to see onscreen again. Let's break it down.\n\n* * *\n\n## Keep reading for the latest update on Prime Video's _Tomb Raider_ , starring Sophie Turner as Lara Croft.\n\n### The Latest News on Sophie Turner's 'Tomb Raider'\n\n\n\n\n> New look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in the 'TOMB RAIDER' series! pic.twitter.com/AGAbJzGb1W\n>\n> — Jon Snow (@LordSnow) February 6, 2026\n\nWe have a brand new look at Sophie Turner's Lara Croft, and it's safe to say that _Tomb Raider_ fans have _a lot_ of thoughts — on Lara's tactical gear, on Sophie's role, and on the show in general.\n\n\"why do i have a feeling that this] photo leak has more color and lighting that what we'll see in the actual show. bring back gaffers!!!\" one [**Reddit** user says, while another adds, \"I'm gonna give this the grace it deserves. Hell yeah to a properly ginge Lara. Yes to women show runners. Yes to a project that isn't for the male gaze.\"\n\nA third user makes an excellent point, arguing, \"People complain that she doesn't look like Lara when we have had vastly different looking Laras since her creation. It's like saying the actor playing James Bond doesn't look like James.\"\n\nAnd even more fans are thrilled about the team behind the scenes: \"How do these photos get posted with no mention that the show (it’s not a movie) is being run by Phoebe Waller-Bridge? _Killing Eve_ s1 runner Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who now has more money to do this series!\"\n\n\"Really? Now i’m even more interested. I find sophie turner a lovely actress and i’m a massive fan of Fleabag,\" another user says. Us too!\n\n### Your first look at Sophie Turner in 'Tomb Raider'\n\n\n\n\nThe new Prime Video show is based on the video game franchise of the same name, and \"follows the adventures of world-famous archaeologist and adventurer Lara Croft,\" according to the official logline.\n\nOur first look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft includes a muted teal tank top, shorts, and thigh holsters in addition to some killer round sunglasses that are giving equal parts Ozzy Osbourne and 3 Blind Mice if they slayed.\n\n### The 'Tomb Raider' cast is totally stacked.\n\n\n\n\nBut Sophie Turner isn't the only incredible actress in the show. She's joined by Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, Martin Bobb-Semple, John Heffernan, Paterson Joseph, Jack Bannon, Sasha Luss, Juliette Motamed, Bill Paterson, Celia Imrie, and August Wittgenstein.\n\nPlus, _Fleabag_ genius Phoebe Waller-Bridge is as creator, writer and executive producer alongside EP Jonathan van Tulleken, who's also directing. Yeah, this is a show you definitely need to tune into.\n\n### Where can I watch Tomb Raider?\n\n\n\n\nWe don't have an official _Tomb Raider_ release date yet, but whenever it drops, you'll be able to watch it on Prime Video.\n\nStream Angelina Jolie's movie on Pluto TV and Alicia Vikander's on Tubi.\n\n### The History of Lara Croft's fashion\n\n\n\n\nLara Croft has a very distinct look: a braid, a tank top, and shorts (plus whatever weapons she has on hand at any given time). So the new look at Sophie Turner as Lara is exactly what _Tomb Raider_ fans were hoping for when it came to the look of their favorite character.\n\nNow, if you ask me, it could be worse (like if Lara had her hair down and heeled boots on) but some of this definitely feels like a classic case of \"making the female lead hot even though it's not practical.\" **There were rumors** that there was a cheat code so that you could play the original game with Lara completely nude. Let's not, shall we? Reducing action characters to their bodies feels so reductive and completely turns the story into something it's not.\n\nFans of the video game **weighed in on Reddit** , giving their thoughts on Sophie's new look. \"Not terrible, with decent colour grading and a bit of dirt she’ll probably look more the part in motion,\" one user wrote.\n\nAnother weighed in, saying, \"I'm seeing a lot of vague 'looks too clean,' 'looks like cosplay' kind of comments. Obviously it looks clean because it is clean. It's clean because this is a promotional shoot. I mean check the school photo day background, people. And it probably looks like cosplay to people because they're going for a look accurate to the old games, which imo is a good thing. I'm sure it will look even better in action.\"\n\nOnce Sophie Turner is truly in action, I think it'll be even more believable!\n\nAnd I want to throw in this comment that made me laugh: \"I think the original idea of Chris Pratt, Pedro Pascal, and Timothee Chalamet as Laras from across the multiverse would've been box office gold.\"\n\nNow that's a TV show I'd watch!\n\n**What do you think about Sophie Turner as Lara Croft? Stay up to date on all the _Tomb Raider_ news you need to know (and other TV news) with our weekly email.**\n\n_This post has been updated._",
  "title": "First Leak: Sophie Turner Transforms into Lara Croft in New 'Tomb Raider' Set Photos"
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