Sophie Turner Injury Halts 'Tomb Raider' Production

The series, a television adaptation of the famous video game, was interrupted due to a "minor injury" suffered by Sophie Turner, according to Variety. A representative for Prime Video confirmed the injury but did not provide specific details about its nature. Production was paused as a precaution to allow Turner to recover. It is expected to resume production as soon as possible.

Filming for the series began in January and is scheduled to premiere in 2027. The exact release date has not yet been revealed, and it is unknown if Turner's injury will affect the premiere date. The news of the injury was initially reported by the British tabloid The Sun, which claimed that Turner had aggravated a pre-existing back injury.

In addition to Sophie Turner, the 'Tomb Raider' series will feature Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, Martin Bobb-Semple, Jack Bannon, John Heffernan, Bill Paterson, Paterson Joseph, Sasha Luss, Juliette Motamed, Celia Imrie, and August Wittgenstein. The series is being created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, creator and star of 'Fleabag', who also serves as co-showrunner alongside Chad Hodge. This project marks Waller-Bridge's return to television after her successful work on 'Fleabag' and 'Killing Eve'.

Sophie Turner starred in Carlson Young's thriller 'Trust' last year and has already participated in several projects that were released in 2024, including the British crime series 'Steal' and the horror film 'The Dreadful', where she reunited with her 'Game of Thrones' co-star, Kit Harington.

The 'Tomb Raider' series is a television adaptation of the successful video game, and the production interruption due to Turner's injury raises questions about its release date. Although the premiere date is scheduled for 2027, an exact date has not been revealed, and the current situation could influence this aspect. Fans are eagerly awaiting the return of Lara Croft in this new adaptation and will be attentive to updates on Turner's recovery and the progress of the production.

The series represents an important project for Turner, who has been active in several recent projects, including 'Trust', 'Steal', and 'The Dreadful'. The participation of an all-star cast and the direction of Phoebe Waller-Bridge generate high expectations for this new version of 'Tomb Raider'.