Sophie Turner, best known as Sansa Stark from Game of Thrones, has stepped into the iconic boots of Lara Croft in Prime Video’s upcoming Tomb Raider live-action series. Prime Video just dropped the first official photos of Sophie in full costume, signaling that production is now underway.
Turner looks the part — complete with Lara’s signature gear: tank top, rugged shorts, red sunglasses, and a trusty pair of pistols. Fans online immediately began dissecting the outfit and vibe, with many noting how this first look gives classic Tomb Raider energy while staying true to the character’s adventurous roots.
🔥 Behind the Scenes: Training & Preparation
Sophie isn’t just wearing the outfit — she’s building the skill set. In a recent interview, Turner revealed she’s been training 8 hours a day, 5 days a week since early last year to get in peak action-hero shape. She openly admitted that she hadn’t been super workout-focused before, but this role changed that — including learning fight choreography and action moves she’d never done on screen before.
🧠 Creating Her Own Lara
Sophie isn’t leaning on past movies for inspiration — she’s crafting her own version of Lara Croft. Turner says she’s been playing the Tomb Raider video games and reading the comics to understand the character’s spirit, but she avoids watching previous films so she doesn’t unconsciously mimic Angelina Jolie or Alicia Vikander’s portrayals.
🎭 A Star-Studded Cast Around Her
It’s not just Sophie in the spotlight — the Tomb Raider series boasts an interesting ensemble supporting her:
Sigourney Weaver — in a mysterious, pivotal role.
Jason Isaacs — Lara’s uncle Atlas DeMornay.
Bill Paterson, Celia Imrie, and others rounding out the world with unique new characters for the TV adaptation.
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