Prime Video is doubling down on iconic franchises, and Tomb Raider is the latest to get the streaming treatment. With Sophie Turner stepping into Lara Croft's boots for a new TV series, fans are eager to see how this version compares to the beloved video games. Now, the woman bringing Lara to life in the gaming world has given her blessing—and revealed a sweet behind-the-scenes connection.
Alix Wilton Regan, known for her work in Cyberpunk 2077, is both the voice and performance capture actor for the upcoming game Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, set to release in February 2027. In a recent interview, she confirmed that she and Turner have already bonded over their shared role. “The two Lara Crofts have indeed talked. Yes, we have. We know each other socially from London,” Regan shared.
Regan admitted she had to keep Turner's casting quiet until her own was announced, but once the news was out, she reached out. “I texted her, and she just replied all capital letters ‘Alix’ in a text message, and ‘Oh my god, can’t believe this. Oh my god, my mind is blown.’ They were just solid capital for the whole time.” It's a heartwarming glimpse into how two actors are uniting to honor the iconic adventurer.
Turner, best known for her role as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones, has expressed her excitement about playing Lara Croft. “I’ve been a long-time fan of Tomb Raider and the character of Lara. She has always felt for me, very emboldened in a male-dominated world. She’s a fierce female role model,” she said in a statement. The series also boasts an impressive cast including Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, Martin Bobb-Semple, and Jack Bannon, with Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge serving as creator, writer, and co-showrunner.
This isn't the first time Tomb Raider has made the leap from games to screens. Angelina Jolie brought Lara to life in the early 2000s films, and Alicia Vikander took a turn in 2018's live-action reboot, which struggled to escape Jolie's shadow. Now, with a TV series format and Waller-Bridge's sharp storytelling, Prime Video is aiming for a fresh take that honors the source material while carving its own path.
The series was announced alongside a deal between Amazon and Crystal Dynamics to launch a new era of Tomb Raider video games. The first of these, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, will debut in February 2027, and a recent trailer has already generated buzz. For fans waiting for the next big adventure, this dual rollout—game and series—promises plenty of Lara Croft content.
Prime Video's Tomb Raider is still in development, but with Turner and Regan both on board, the franchise is in good hands. While you wait, check out why 'The Night Manager' on Prime Video is the spy thriller to watch while waiting for the next James Bond. And for more on Prime Video's growing slate, see Stephen King's 'Haven' finds new life on Prime Video in July 2026.
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