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Amazon Prime Video Begins Production on Live-Action Tomb Raider Series Starring Sophie Turner
Amazon Prime Video has officially kicked off filming on a live‑action television adaptation of the Tomb Rover franchise, with Sophie Turner stepping into the role of the iconic archaeologist. Production began in January 2026, taking place across England and Spain, and the series is slated to debut on the streaming platform in early 2027.
The new series builds on a franchise that first appeared in 1996 and has sold more than 100 million copies worldwide. Tomb Rover has also seen two feature films—Angelina Jolie in 2001‑2003 and Alicia Vikander in 2018—alongside a two‑season animated show. This Amazon project marks the first time the character will be rendered in live‑action television.
Phoebe Waller‑Bridge serves as creator and sole writer, while co‑running the project with executive producer Chad Hodge. Director Jonathan van Tulleken also takes on an executive producer role. The cast includes Turner as Lara Croft, supported by Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, and Bill Paterson.
The series was announced by Amazon MGM Studios in January 2023, following the company’s 2022 partnership with Crystal Dynamics to publish Tomb Rover games and produce live‑action content. It fits into a broader strategy to establish a unified Tomb Rover universe. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the show will lay the groundwork for future television series, video games, and films that will interconnect similarly to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. At least one video‑game title is planned to tie directly into the television narrative, although specific details remain undisclosed.
Principal photography wrapped in early 2026, with locations spanning Almería, Spain, and Surrey, United Kingdom. The production is expected to feature high‑quality visual effects and on‑location action sequences designed to capture the adventurous spirit of the original games.
Historically, the Tomb Rover franchise has been divided into three main eras: the classic era (1996‑2003), the LAU era (2006‑2008), and the Survivor era (2013‑2018). The Amazon series will not attempt to merge these eras but will instead create a new continuity that can accommodate future media. This approach is intended to allow the franchise to expand without being constrained by past adaptations.
At present, only one season has been confirmed. While the release date has not been finalized, industry reports suggest an early 2027 debut on Prime Video. No official word has been given about a second season, although the cast has indicated a willingness to continue if the show succeeds.
In summary, Amazon Prime Video’s Tomb Rover series represents the first live‑action television adaptation of the iconic video‑game character. With a high‑profile creative team, a star‑studded cast, and a planned shared‑universe strategy, the project aims to bring the franchise’s adventure to a new medium while setting the stage for future cross‑platform storytelling.
The new series builds on a franchise that first appeared in 1996 and has sold more than 100 million copies worldwide. Tomb Rover has also seen two feature films—Angelina Jolie in 2001‑2003 and Alicia Vikander in 2018—alongside a two‑season animated show. This Amazon project marks the first time the character will be rendered in live‑action television.
Phoebe Waller‑Bridge serves as creator and sole writer, while co‑running the project with executive producer Chad Hodge. Director Jonathan van Tulleken also takes on an executive producer role. The cast includes Turner as Lara Croft, supported by Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, and Bill Paterson.
The series was announced by Amazon MGM Studios in January 2023, following the company’s 2022 partnership with Crystal Dynamics to publish Tomb Rover games and produce live‑action content. It fits into a broader strategy to establish a unified Tomb Rover universe. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the show will lay the groundwork for future television series, video games, and films that will interconnect similarly to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. At least one video‑game title is planned to tie directly into the television narrative, although specific details remain undisclosed.
Principal photography wrapped in early 2026, with locations spanning Almería, Spain, and Surrey, United Kingdom. The production is expected to feature high‑quality visual effects and on‑location action sequences designed to capture the adventurous spirit of the original games.
Historically, the Tomb Rover franchise has been divided into three main eras: the classic era (1996‑2003), the LAU era (2006‑2008), and the Survivor era (2013‑2018). The Amazon series will not attempt to merge these eras but will instead create a new continuity that can accommodate future media. This approach is intended to allow the franchise to expand without being constrained by past adaptations.
At present, only one season has been confirmed. While the release date has not been finalized, industry reports suggest an early 2027 debut on Prime Video. No official word has been given about a second season, although the cast has indicated a willingness to continue if the show succeeds.
In summary, Amazon Prime Video’s Tomb Rover series represents the first live‑action television adaptation of the iconic video‑game character. With a high‑profile creative team, a star‑studded cast, and a planned shared‑universe strategy, the project aims to bring the franchise’s adventure to a new medium while setting the stage for future cross‑platform storytelling.
