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Since 2001, Angelina Jolie has been seen as the perfect embodiment ofTomb Raider’sLara Croft. However, the actress ended up giving up the role in 2003 to pursue other roles that she believed suited her better. The actress was replaced by Alicia Vikander years after her final run. But recently, there have been rumors thatGame of Thronesstar Sophie Turner could take over the video game role.
In fact, with Phoebe Waller-Bridge gearing up to turn the video game franchise into a series, the Fleabag director seems to be enamored by the red-headed actress. However, the fans of the game and films don’t seem to agree with her choices.
Netizens bash Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s casting choices with Sophie Turner in Tomb Raider
Earlier this year, Phoebe Waller-Bridge teamed up with Amazon to bring to life a TV series on the iconicTomb Raidervideo game franchise. While fans had been excited about what the show could become, their hopes were recently crushed after it was revealed who was in the running to play Lara Croft.
In a post onX, fans found out thatSophie TurnerandBohemian Rhapsody’sLucy Boynton were battling it out for the iconic role. However, that did not sit well with fans of the video game franchise. Although neither of the stars has been chosen to take on the responsibility yet, the revelation sent fans into a frenzy.
Once the news broke, netizens immediately took to leaving comments under the post either stating how it wouldn’t work or that neither of the stars had been the right choice for the Croft role. After all, in comparison withAngelina Jolieand Alica Vikander, they believed the stars fell short. One user even wrote onX,“I don’t see Lara Croft in either of them.”
Both are absolutely terrible choices I’m sorry 😭
— Boston Brand (@DeadmanBostonB)June 16, 2025
Two good actresses, neither I can see as Croft.
— Otto Tenet (@otto_tenet)June 03, 2025
These two for real???pic.twitter.com/zPbZ7YB4fs
— Remyz (@RemynottheM)August 08, 2025
I feel like theres better options
— King Prez (@itsPrez)August 10, 2025
Fire whoever is in charge of casting immediately.
— thedadtrepreneur (@MattBarclay20)June 23, 2025
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The potential casting rumors of Turner and Boynton for Waller-Bridge’s upcoming project left the world confused. However, the 39-year-old seems to know what she’s doing. After all, she seemed to hold the character in high regard.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s thoughts on Tomb Raider’s Lara Croft
In recent years, Phoebe Waller-Bridge has become an acclaimed actor and director for her work onFleabagandKilling Eve. Now, the 39-year-old has a new project in the making. Just earlier this year, Amazon announced that it had bought the rights to Tomb Raider and would be creating a TV show out of it.
According to reports fromVariety, it was revealed that Waller-Bridge would be heading the highly anticipated project. Shortly after the project was unveiled the director shared a statement revealing her plans for the announced series and her love for the franchise.
If I could tell my teenage self this was happening I think she’d explode. Tomb Raider has been a huge part of my life and I feel incredibly privileged to be bringing it to television with such passionate collaborators. Lara Croft means a lot to me, as she does to many, and I can’t wait to go on this adventure. Bats ‘n all.
Although Waller-Bridge had been excited to dive into the project, fans have doubts about how she will bring the character to life. After all, with the recent Sophie Turner casting rumors, the series could either make or break her stunning reputation.
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So far, there has been no update on when the world can expect to see Waller-Bridge’s take on the franchise. After all, with the series only being in the casting stages, it seems to have a long way to go.
Stream Angelina Jolie’sLara Croft: Tomb Raiderand Alicia Vikander’sTomb Raideron Amazon Prime Video.
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With over three years of experience in the field of writing, and a knack for storytelling, she dives into the pop culture world to provide fans with insightful updates and engaging narratives worldwide. Her articles add a dash of insightful commentary and a captivating narrative to ensure that readers get the whole story. When she is not working, you can find her browsing new music or going down a rabbit hole of old timey sitcoms and more.
