Production of ‘Tomb Raider’ Series Paused After Sophie Turner Injury on Set
Production on the upcoming Tomb Raider television series has been temporarily suspended after Sophie Turner sustained an injury while filming, according to a statement from Prime Video.
The studio described the incident as a “minor injury” and confirmed that the pause in production is a precautionary measure to allow the actress time to recover. No additional details about the nature of the injury have been officially disclosed.
“Sophie Turner recently experienced a minor injury,” a spokesperson said. “As a precaution, production has briefly paused to allow her time to recover. We look forward to resuming production as soon as possible.”
The injury was initially reported by a British tabloid, which suggested Turner may have aggravated a pre-existing back condition. However, that claim has not been confirmed by representatives for the actress, who have not publicly commented on the situation.
Turner is leading the series as Lara Croft, the central character of the Tomb Raider franchise. The project began filming in January and is currently slated for release in 2027, though it remains unclear whether the delay will have any impact on that timeline.
The series represents a major television adaptation of the long-running video game property, which has previously been brought to the screen in multiple film iterations. The project is being developed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who created the series and serves as co-showrunner alongside Chad Hodge. It marks Waller-Bridge’s first large-scale television project since her work on Fleabag and Killing Eve.
In addition to Turner, the cast includes 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 ensemble reflects the scale of the production, which is expected to expand the narrative of Lara Croft beyond previous adaptations.
Turner’s casting places her in a role that has been defined by earlier portrayals from actors including Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander. The character, introduced in the 1990s, remains one of the most recognizable figures in action-adventure storytelling, with a long-standing presence across games, films, and other media.
The temporary shutdown underscores the logistical impact that even minor injuries can have on large-scale productions, particularly those built around a central lead. Industry-wide, similar pauses are not uncommon when principal cast members are involved, as filming schedules are often structured around their availability.
Outside of Tomb Raider, Turner has continued to take on a range of projects across film and television. She recently appeared in the British crime series Steal and the horror film The Dreadful, where she reunited with her former Game of Thrones co-star Kit Harington. She also starred in the thriller Trust, directed by Carlson Young.
The studio has not provided a timeline for when production will resume, but indicated that the pause is expected to be short-term.
