Sophie Turner's Injury Pauses Amazon's Tomb Raider Series; Filming to Resume Soon
March 30, 2026
Amazon’s Tomb Raider live-action series has paused production briefly after star Sophie Turner sustained a minor injury, with filming expected to resume in about two weeks.
The pause follows Turner’s January-confirmed involvement, and the injury’s specifics and exact on-set timing have not been disclosed.
Industry sources describe the interruption as a routine intermission, with the crew still on payroll and preparations continuing for resumed filming.
The cast features Jason Isaacs as Atlas DeMornay and Sigourney Weaver as Evelyn Wallis, alongside returning and new characters, while plot details and a release date remain under wraps.
Turner notes heightened security around the project, with extensive log-ins and face-recognition measures reinforcing the show’s secrecy.
Turner’s 2026 projects include the British crime series Steal and the horror film The Dreadful, among other recent work.
Media outlets such as Metro and Deadline have reported on Turner’s physical preparation for the role and the level of commitment required.
The Tomb Raider slate includes two new games, Legacy of Atlantis and Catalyst, with Catalyst planned for 2027 and set in Northern India.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge is creator, writer, and executive producer, with Chad Hodge as co-showrunner and Jonathan Van Tulleken directing; no release date has been announced.
Waller-Bridge leads the project as creator and executive producer, supported by Hodge as co-showrunner and Van Tulleken directing.
Turner has discussed a long training grind for Lara Croft, including back issues developed through intensive, ongoing prep since early last year.
Filming for the series began in January 2026 and includes Turner performing her own stunts, with early set photos indicating continued UK production.
Summary based on 23 sources
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Deadline • Mar 30, 2026
‘Tomb Raider’ Star Sophie Turner Injured; Amazon Series Pauses Production
Kotaku • Mar 30, 2026
Sophie Turner Injury Halts Tomb Raider TV Series Production
Entertainment Weekly • Mar 30, 2026
Injury sidelines Sophie Turner, shutting down 'Tomb Raider' series production