Sophie Turner actively plays Tomb Raider games and reads comics to accurately portray Lara Croft.

Sophie Turner is actively playing the Tomb Raider series and reading comics to accurately portray Lara Croft Sophie Turner is officially preparing to become the new Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider universe project. In a recent interview, the actress shared details about her preparation for the role and explained why she deliberately avoids watching previous film adaptations. Turner is actively immersing herself in the world of Tomb Raider by playing the games in the series and studying the comics. At the same time, she deliberately avoids watching existing screen adaptations — both the Angelina Jolie duology from the early 2000s and the 2018 reboot with Alicia Vikander. The animated series Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft" on Netflix, where the heroine was voiced by Hayley Atwell.

I play games, read comics, do everything at once, but I try not to focus on previous screen adaptations. I don't want to imitate — it's important for me to create my own version of Lara.

Sophie Turner

The actress is taking the physical aspect of the role seriously and began training in February 2025. Filming for the project will begin on January 16, 2026. Although the details of the plot have not yet been revealed, the cast is gradually being announced:

• Sigourney Weaver will play the original character, Evelyn Wallis;
• Bill Paterson will play the butler Winston;
• Martin Bobb-Semple will play Zip;
• Jason Isaacs will play Lara's uncle, Atlas de Morney.

Turner's decision to rely on the original sources (games and comics) rather than previous film versions gives the project a special direction. Viewers will get a fresh interpretation of Lara Croft, and everyone will decide for themselves whether this is good or bad.