{"id":5544,"date":"2025-09-05T00:13:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T04:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/?p=5544"},"modified":"2025-09-05T00:09:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T04:09:09","slug":"99553-sophie-turner-confirmed-as-lara-croft-phoebe-waller-bridge-s-series-starts-jan-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/99553-sophie-turner-confirmed-as-lara-croft-phoebe-waller-bridge-s-series-starts-jan-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Sophie Turner Confirmed As Lara Croft \u2014 Phoebe Waller\u2011Bridge\u2019s Series Starts Jan. 19"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shock and spectacle: Sophie Turner<\/strong> is officially Lara Croft and Prime Video has set Jan. 19<\/strong> as the production start, a surprise end to months of delays and rewrites. Deadline reports Chad Hodge joins Phoebe Waller\u2011Bridge as co\u2011showrunner, and the show moves from development limbo into production. That combination \u2014 a high\u2011profile lead plus new creative leadership \u2014 raises stakes for fans and Amazon\u2019s franchise bets. My take: this is a risk that could refresh the property or re-ignite comparisons with past film stars; will Turner survive the Lara spotlight?<\/p>\n

What Sophie Turner\u2019s Lara Casting And Jan. 19 Start Mean For Fans<\/h2>\n
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  • Sophie Turner<\/strong> Confirmed As Lara Croft \u2014 production set to begin Jan. 19<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • Chad Hodge Joins As Co\u2011Showrunner \u2014 creative leadership reshuffle accelerates production.<\/li>\n
  • Phoebe Waller\u2011Bridge Remains Creator\/EP \u2014 project keeps its original creative anchor.<\/li>\n
  • Series Moves To Production After 3 Years<\/strong> Of Development Delays, per Deadline.<\/li>\n
  • Next Step: Cameras Roll Jan. 19 \u2014 will this casting settle longtime fan debate?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Why The Jan. 19 Production Date Changes Tomb Raider\u2019s Timeline<\/h2>\n

    This is not just casting gossip \u2014 a confirmed production date turns speculation into momentum. After three years of fits and starts, Amazon and Story Kitchen moving to cameras means scripts, stunts and a full crew must be locked fast. For viewers, that means marketing, trailers and release windows now have a real anchor: production schedules compress the timeline to when you\u2019ll actually see Lara again. If you loved the games or past films, will this new version feel faithful \u2014 or start a debate about legacy and reinvention?<\/p>\n

    Why Reactions Are Splitting Over Sophie Turner\u2019s Lara Croft Casting<\/h2>\n

    Fans and pundits reacted fast on X: some praised Turner\u2019s acting pedigree, others questioned physical fit for the iconic role. Deadline published Waller\u2011Bridge\u2019s celebratory quote \u2014 \u201cGet your artifacts out\u2026 Croft is coming\u2026\u201d \u2014 and Turner\u2019s vow: \u201cI am thrilled beyond measure, to be playing Lara Croft\u2026 I am giving everything I\u2019ve got.\u201d Those lines signal confidence, but also invite immediate comparison to previous Lara portrayals. Which side will win \u2014 nostalgic outrage or fresh enthusiasm \u2014 and how will Amazon manage the reaction wave?<\/p>\n

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    Sophie Turner set to star as Lara Croft in upcoming Tomb Raider series from Amazon MGM Studios.<\/p>\n

    Phoebe Waller-Bridge serves as creator, writer, executive producer and co-showrunner.<\/p>\n

    Jonathan Van Tulleken set as director and executive producer and Chad Hodge joins as\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/m7aaaZH9Sk<\/a><\/p>\n

    — Amazon MGM Studios (@AmazonMGMStudio) September 3, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n