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- Sophie Turner has been cast as Lara Croft in Amazons new Tomb Raider series, and the first on-set images show her in a rainy forest scene with dual pistols and long braid.
- The series is being co-produced by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who expressed excitement about working on such a brave, funny, and fearless character.
- The cast includes Jason Isaacs, Martin Bobb-Semple, Bill Paterson, Celia Imrie, and Keeley Hawes, with Hawes expected to play Laras mother, Amelia.
- Filming for the series is taking place in Surrey, England and parts of London, with potential release on Amazon Prime Video.
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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| Official Name | Unknown |
| Brief Summary | Yamihara Kokoro and Asada Toramatsu live in a town that is quite peaceful, until a serial murder case happened where the bodies all had their blood drained out. Five years have passed but the case remains unsolved. Meanwhile, Kokoro and Toramatsu have been in a relationship for a year, but are unable to get married as they are keeping a serious secret from each other. Kokoro is actually a vampire. However, she does not attack humans and live modestly. Toramatsu is a popular resident in the town and is trusted by many. After getting a divorce, Toramatsu got drunk and went back to his old house, where he met Kokoro, the current occupant. As the two continue to keep their secrets hidden, a horrific murder occurs once again in the town. |
| Released | April 18, 2023 |
| Genre | Drama, Mystery |
| Production Companies | TV Asahi, as birds |
| Countries of Origin | JP |
| Actors | Mitsuki Takahata, Kei Tanaka, Keita Machida, Kumiko Aso, Kotaro Yoshida, Shinya Kote, First Summer Uika, Yuki Inoue, Ryosuke Sota, Seiya Osada, Shinya Niiro, Yoshi Sakō, Hana Kino |
| Director | Hiro Kanai, Toichiro Ruto |
| Authors | Koji Tokuo |
| Producers | Sari Kijima, 岡美鶴 |
| Ratings | 6/10 (2 reviews) |
| Number of episodes | 9 |
| Number of seasons | 1 |