Rumors earlier this year suggested the live-action Tomb Raider series had been scrapped, but Amazon MGM Studios has now confirmed the project is moving ahead, with filming officially on the schedule.

The studio announced that Sophie Turner—best known worldwide for portraying Sansa Stark in HBO’s Game of Thrones—will take on the role of Lara Croft. Phoebe Waller-Bridge will steer the series as writer, executive producer, creator, and co-showrunner, with Jonathan van Tulleken (Shōgun) attached to direct. Waller-Bridge is widely recognized for her on-screen role in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, but her track record extends to acclaimed TV writing and production, including Killing Eve. Amazon described the show as an attempt to merge reverence for the Tomb Raider legacy with a bold, fresh take on Lara’s adventures.

Turner had been rumored as a contender for the part for some time, alongside Lucy Boynton (Bohemian Rhapsody). Following her casting, she characterized Lara Croft as a defining figure in gaming and pop culture, acknowledging the pressure of stepping into a role previously held by Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander. She expressed confidence that, with Waller-Bridge and the creative team, the adaptation can deliver something distinctive.

Production is set to begin in January 2026. The announcement also put to rest speculation from April about the project’s possible cancellation, confirming those reports as unfounded. The Tomb Raider IP has already had several screen iterations: Jolie led the 2001 film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and its 2003 sequel The Cradle of Life. The franchise was rebooted in 2018 with Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft. More recently, Netflix debuted the animated series Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft in 2024. The Amazon MGM Studios drama marks the property’s first-ever live-action TV adaptation.

Meanwhile, Crystal Dynamics—the studio behind the game series—has faced restructuring and layoffs, leaving the fate of a new mainline title uncertain. While fans may be encouraged by the series’ progress, the lack of clarity around the next game continues to cast a shadow.

This article was translated from the original that appeared on INVEN.