"The Tomb Raider TV series is finally happening, with Sophie Turner set to play the iconic gaming character. But who else will star in the Prime Video series? A report from Variety said British actor Martin Bobb-Semple will be a series regular on the show, though his role was not confirmed. Bobb-Semple is perhaps best known for his recurring roles on All American: Homecoming and One of Us is Lying."
"Production on the Tomb Raider show is set to begin in January 2026. Martin Bobb-Semple As announced previously, Fleabag's Phoebe Waller-Bridge is the creator, writer, and executive producer for the series, with Chad Hodge (Single All the Way, Wayward Pines) joining as co-showrunner and executive producer. Shogun director Jonathan van Tulleken has also come aboard as executive producer and director."
"Before Turner, the actors Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander brought the character Lara Croft to life in film. For her part, Turner said she is "thrilled beyond measure" to play Croft. "They're massive shoes to fill, following in the steps of Angelina and Alicia with their powerhouse performances, but with Phoebe at the helm, we (and Lara) are all in very safe hands. I can't wait for you all to see what we have cooking," she said."
Sophie Turner will portray Lara Croft in a Tomb Raider TV series headed to Prime Video. British actor Martin Bobb-Semple will be a series regular, though his role has not been confirmed. Production is scheduled to begin in January 2026. Phoebe Waller-Bridge serves as creator, writer, and executive producer, with Chad Hodge as co-showrunner and executive producer and Jonathan van Tulleken as executive producer and director. Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander previously played Lara Croft in films. Turner said she is "thrilled beyond measure" and acknowledged following those earlier performances. Amazon also commissioned a separate new Tomb Raider game.
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