The Tomb Raider reboot that will be developed for Prime Video has decided to ignore the previous film adaptations of this iconic franchise. According to Sophie Turner, the actress chosen to portray Lara Croft, this new project aims to present a renewed vision of the character. In recent statements to SiriusXM, Turner expressed that she is creating her own interpretation, exploring the video games and comics of the saga without focusing on the previous portrayals by Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander.
Wants to be their own version of the character
The previous Tomb Raider movies have generated mixed opinions. Although Jolie’s portrayals were a commercial success, critics pointed out the superficiality of their scripts. On the other hand, the film starring Vikander received more favorable reviews, but it did not manage to be considered the definitive adaptation of the heroine. This has led producers to decide, in 2026, to start a new phase for the franchise on the small screen.
Sophie Turner, known for her role in Game of Thrones, has been committed to her physical preparation, training eight hours a day, five days a week since she was cast. My training started in February. I have been training for a long time, almost a year, and I am very excited. I feel ready and lucky to have a good relationship with Amazon; I can’t wait for the world to see what we are doing with Lara and Tomb Raider. I think it’s going to be something special, she commented.
The decision to develop a reboot that moves away from previous versions indicates a fresh approach, and the early signs suggest that this project is set to move forward with optimism. With Turner’s intense preparation and evident enthusiasm, fans of the saga are eagerly awaiting what this new beginning will bring for the world’s most famous video game archaeologist.