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Sophie Turner just dropped jaws with her first look as Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider series—a role that’s been kicking around Hollywood dreams for decades. Picture this: the ‘Game of Thrones’ star, all toned and ready for action, stepping into shoes once filled by action queens like Angelina Jolie. But hold up—before any of that live-action glamour, someone else brought Croft to life in a totally different way.
The first look:
Sophie Turner is seen wearing a form-fitting teal tank top paired with short black shorts, which emphasize mobility for action scenes. Accessories include crimson round sunglasses, fingerless leather gloves, a chest-framing harness, and a holster belt, while dual guns strap to her upper thighs.Her hair is pulled back into a tight braid, keeping it functional and true to the game’s aesthetic. Combat boots complete the rugged look, as Sophie Turner steps into Angelina Jolie’s famous role with a nod to the source material
The voice where it all started
Meet Shelley Blond, the British actress who voiced Lara Croft in the original 1996 ‘Tomb Raider’ game. She spent five straight hours in a studio belting out everything from posh one-liners to guttural screams as Croft tumbled down pits and battled wolves-pure exhaustion, but magic on the page. Critics even raved her delivery outshone Kathleen Turner’s sultry Jessica Rabbit, giving the character that sharp, fearless edge right from jump. Blond’s work stuck through early sequels and remakes, making Croft the witty tomb raider we all know.
Big screen takeover
Angelina Jolie owned the role first in 2001’s Lara Croft: ‘Tomb Raider’ and its 2003 follow-up, strutting with those twin pistols and turning ancient ruins into blockbuster gold. Fast-forward to 2018, Alicia Vikander rebooted her as a gritty origin story seeker hunting her lost dad. Now Turner’s up third, rocking the classic green tank and shorts vibe while mixing old-school game lore with fresh twistsPhoebe Waller-Bridge of Fleabag fame is steering this ship as writer and showrunner with Chad Hodge, while Jonathan Van Tulleken calls the shots behind the camera. Filming’s underway in 2026, with heavy hitters like Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs in the mix. Lara Croft? Still the brainy daredevil raiding forgotten tombs for world-shaking secrets—thanks to Blond’s voice laying the groundwork 30 years back.Lara Croft’s journey from Shelley Blond’s pioneering voice to Sophie Turner’s live-action leap proves her timeless pull. This series promises brains, brawn-and buried treasure, perfect for fans-craving adventure with edge. Don’t miss the tomb-raiding revival scenes at all! Watch this amazing masterpiece at the comfort of your couch, on Prime Video, with its much anticipated release in late 2026 or early 2027
