Sophie Turner to lead Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Tomb Raider series

Game of Thrones actor reportedly in talks to play Lara Croft in the Fleabag creator’s new take on the gaming franchise

Sophie Turner will take on the role of Lara Croft in Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s new Tomb Raider series.

According to Deadline, the Game of Thrones actor is in negotiations to take on the lead in the Amazon series based on the hit gaming franchise. It had been reported last month that Turner was competing against Bohemian Rhapsody’s Lucy Boynton for the role.