Sophie Turner has been stepping into one of the most physically demanding roles of her career, taking on the legacy of Lara Croft in an ambitious new television adaptation. Known for her dramatic depth, Sophie Turner’s transformation into an action-driven adventurer has required a level of physical endurance and training she had never explored before.

As excitement builds around the upcoming Tomb Raider series, the scale of the production and the intensity of its action sequences have made it one of the most anticipated projects in development. But behind the scenes, the very elements that make the series thrilling have also introduced unexpected challenges.

And now, those challenges have briefly brought production to a standstill.

Filming for the Tomb Raider series has been temporarily halted after Sophie Turner sustained a minor injury during production. The pause, confirmed by Amazon MGM Studios, is expected to be short-term, with the actress likely to return within a couple of weeks as she recovers. Sources told The US Sun that Sophie Turner had a pre-existing back issue that was aggravated by the physically demanding nature of the role.

“Sophie has been throwing herself into the role, but the ­gruelling physicality of being Lara Croft has meant she has pushed her body too far,” the insider said.

The role involves extensive training and intense action work, which likely contributed to the injury. While filming is paused, crew members are continuing with preparatory work to ensure a smooth restart once Sophie Turner is ready. The brief hiatus is also being used to reassess schedules and fine-tune upcoming sequences to accommodate her recovery without impacting the overall vision of the series.

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But the incident also highlights just how intense her transformation into Lara Croft has been.

In the upcoming Prime Video series, Tomb Raider, Sophie Turner takes on the role of Lara Croft, the fearless archaeologist-adventurer at the heart of the Tomb Raider universe. This marks the franchise’s first major live-action television adaptation, expanding a legacy previously brought to life by Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander on the big screen. The series aims to deepen Lara’s story through a long-form narrative, allowing for more layered character development and expansive world-building than previous film adaptations.

To prepare, Sophie Turner committed to an intense training schedule starting in early 2025, working out for eight hours a day, five days a week, for nearly a year. The regimen included strength-building, combat training, and overall conditioning to match Lara’s athleticism. During this process, she discovered a chronic back issue, which made the transformation even more challenging.

Rather than drawing inspiration from past portrayals, Sophie Turner focused on crafting her own version of Lara Croft by diving into the games and comics. Filming officially began in January 2026 at Shepperton Studios and locations across London, with the production blending established canon with fresh storylines under the creative direction of Phoebe Waller-Bridge. When Sophie Turner was first announced as Lara Croft for the Tomb Raider series, the internet was split on the casting choice. The series also features a strong supporting cast, including Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs, and aims to present Lara as a modern, empowered figure navigating high-stakes adventures.

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