First Video Reveals a More Covered Lara Croft
Experience the thrilling reimagining of Lara Croft's journey as Sophie Turner takes on the iconic role in Amazon Prime Video's new Tomb Raider series, surrounded by an impressive cast including Jason Isaacs, Keeley Hawes, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge!
Jonathan Dubinski · 2 min read
First Look at Sophie Turner's Lara Croft in Amazon's Tomb Raider Series - Filming Begins
Footage circulating online shows Sophie Turner on the set of Amazon's new Tomb Raider series, giving fans a first look at her as Lara Croft in a rainy forest scene. The clip reveals Turner sporting dual pistols in holsters and wearing her hair in a long braid. The scene was filmed in Surrey, England. The cast includes Jason Isaacs as Uncle Atlas, Martin Bobb-Semple as Zip, Bill Paterson as Winston, and Celia Imrie as Francine, who manages the British Museum's funds. Keeley Hawes, who previously played Lara Croft in the games, is expected to appear as Lara's mother, Amelia, after being seen filming in London. Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Indiana Jones) is the creator, writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner for the series. Waller-Bridge said of the project, "Not every day do you get to make a show of this scale with such a beloved character who’s so brave, funny, and fearless." See the first on-set images of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft for Amazon Prime Video: (https://twitter.com/infinityTRaider/status/1490123284720651265, https://twitter.com/CoreDesigncom/status/1490123341044044800, https://twitter.com/CoreDesigncom/status/1490123396674541568).
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In an exciting turn of events, our gaming world is about to merge with the small screen! Carlos Mendoza reports that HBO is cooking up a Baldur's Gate 3 television series, slated for sometime in the near future. Penned by none other than Craig Mazin himself – who has logged over a thousand hours on the game – this adaptation promises to continue the story we know and love, rather than simply retelling it. As a consultant, Chris Perkins ensures authenticity, while Mazin's passion guarantees a showrunner dedicated to capturing the essence of our beloved RPG Baldur's Gate 3 to Get HBO Series Continuing the Game's Story. Meanwhile, Jonathan Dubinski offers us an early sneak peek into the upcoming Tomb Raider series with "Sophie Turner in Action: First Glimpse of 2027's Military Tactical Lara Croft..." published on February 6th, 2026. This insightful article gives us a glimpse into Sophie Turner's portrayal of Lara Croft, showcasing her in action scenes and discussing the shift towards a more realistic and survival-focused approach to the character's appearance Sophie Turner in Action: First Glimpse of 2027's Military Tactical Lara Croft.... In exciting news for JRPG enthusiasts, Dubinski's latest post on Players For Life (published February 7th, 2026) delves into the buzz surrounding a potential Kingdom Hearts remake. After years of anticipation, fans might finally see their beloved series rise again with updated graphics, controls, and an engaging new interface, including intriguing whispers of Jungle Book-inspired segments and interactive Riku moments Beloved Japanese Series May Rise Again with Remake.
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