Sophie Turner's Injury Pauses Amazon's Tomb Raider Series; Filming to Resume Soon

March 30, 2026
Sophie Turner's Injury Pauses Amazon's Tomb Raider Series; Filming to Resume Soon
  • 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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