Reported this week, Sophie Turner, the star of Game of Thrones‘ Sansa Stark, has followed the rumors surrounding the future Tomb Raider series for Amazon. This speculation has however generated enthusiasm among both Lupita Turner and Tomb Raider fans waiting for the feeling of the erg-actress rendering the archaeologist. If true, Turner will be the one to join the league of Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander, who have taken on the role of the character in films.
Making a fresh start for the Tomb Raider series
The Tomb Raider series is still a small part of Amazon’s plan to offer new action originals as the company revives the franchise.
It was hoped the series would present a new version of Lara Croft, delivering more action, mystery, and even character development. It would also be a change to see Croft portrayed by Turner, as the latter actress can provide both the physical power and complex emotions of the character.
“Sophie Turner has the charisma and range to make Lara Croft her own,” noted a television critic. “Her experience with complex, action-oriented roles makes her a natural fit for the character.”
Fans React to Casting Rumors
Many people have heard about Turner being in negotiations for the role, and fans of the actress and the franchise have been sharing their opinions on social media. Regarding the choice of Turner, many people pointed at the girl’s worthy experience in depicting powerful and hardworking characters and the transformation of Sansa Stark in the ‘Game of Thrones’ as an indication of her readiness to convey the spirits of Lara Croft – an adventurous and fearless woman.
“Seeing Sophie Turner as Lara Croft would be amazing,” one fan tweeted. “She has the perfect mix of toughness and elegance for the role.”
Amazon’s Bold Plans for Tomb Raider
The Tomb Raider series is part of Amazon’s growing commitment to developing blockbuster franchises for its Prime Video platform. It is going to adapt that globally recognized video game series into a show, an audacious attempt to tap Amazon’s massive fan base while offering a reimagined version of the adventures with the likes of Croft. The newness of shows comes in different ways in which the character will be explored, and it would be no different for the series. In fact, the core will still be adventurous, which may have caused the cinematic dimension to become quite near reality.
“With the popularity of the Tomb Raider games and movies, Amazon’s series has the potential to be a major hit,” commented an entertainment analyst. “Casting someone like Sophie Turner could bring both star power and acting credibility to the project.”
A Legacy of Iconic Performances
If Sophie Turner is indeed to play Lara Croft, then she’ll be part of the select group of actresses who have given it a go at bringing this character to life on the big screen. From the daring portrayal by Angelina Jolie in the early 2000s to the nuanced one that Alicia Vikander brings in the 2018 reboot, every iteration of Croft has made a mark among the fans. Turner’s may represent a much-needed new angle: bringing all that action and emotional complexity together.
Looking forward
Discussions on Sophie Turner’s possible casting only get more and more chatty, with fans as well as industry people waiting for the official word. Of course, Amazon is, in this regard, going all big league, taking a huge amount in staging their version of the Tomb Raider series, which might soon prove to be one of the most-anticipated TV adaptations of recent times. The question is whether Turner does indeed step into Lara Croft’s boots or not, given that there is plenty in store to rekindle the excitement about the iconic character and her adventures.
