Sophie Turner’s Injury Pauses Production on Tomb Raider TV Series

All production on Amazon Prime’s Tomb Raider series has been paused for a month due to an injury sustained by Sophie Turner, who plays Lara Croft. The details surrounding the injury vary depending on the source. One report claims that Turner has a serious long-term back issue, reportedly discovered during training for the role a year ago, with an insider stating, “It’s been chaos on set and now the whole show is in jeopardy.”

However, another outlet presents a more measured take, suggesting that Turner has only suffered a “minor injury,” leading to a “brief halt” in production. Amazon has expressed optimism, stating, “we look forward to resuming production as soon as possible.”

Regardless of the severity, it’s clear that Turner has sustained an injury, though the more optimistic report indicates that the production delay may only last two weeks.

An insider from the first report mentioned, “Sophie has been throwing herself into the role, but the grueling physicality of being Lara Croft has meant she has pushed her body too far.” This source also expressed concern that she might need to be replaced if her recovery takes too long.

In contrast, the second report references an interview from January where Turner discussed her back condition in a positive light, emphasizing her fitness journey for the role. It also reassures that the two-week stoppage isn’t critical, as “crew members will be paid and busy with prep work in the meantime.”

Turner was announced as the lead for Amazon’s live-action adaptation of the iconic franchise in January, much to the delight of fans, especially with her costume reflecting Lara’s classic look from the early games. Recently, set photos surfaced showing her in costume, performing stunts in UK woodlands.

It remains uncertain which account of the situation is more accurate, as neither Turner nor Amazon has provided further comments.