Amazon MGM Studios has announced that production is underway on ‘Tomb Raider’, marking the kickoff with a first-look image of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in the new Prime Video series. The series is based on the iconic ‘Tomb Raider’ video game franchise, which follows the adventures of Lara Croft.

“I’ve been a longtime fan of ‘Tomb Raider’ and the character of Lara,” said Turner, who will play the world-famous archaeologist and adventurer, “She has always felt for me, very emboldened in a male-dominated world. She’s a fierce female role model!”

In the past Lara Croft movies had set the box office registers tinkling with Angelina Jolie reprising the role of the adventurous and sexy-looking archaeologist.

“‘Tomb Raider’ boasts a plethora of iconic characters,” said co-showrunner Phoebe Waller-Bridge in an Amazon statement put out on January 15, adding, “I am thrilled to have been able to bring some personal and fan favourites to the screen while also introducing a few new rascals of our own to the mix. This cast is beyond my wildest dreams.”

“‘Tomb Raider’ has always been defined by bold storytelling and unforgettable characters, and these new cast members bring incredible depth and gravitas to the series,” said Peter Friedlander, head of Amazon MGM Studios, “With talents like Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs joining the ensemble, we’re elevating this world in exciting new ways, and can’t wait for our global Prime Video audience to experience this next chapter of ‘Tomb Raider’.”

Though things are still in the works, including actors, the following cast are confirmed in canon roles from the Tomb Raider video game franchise and they include Martin Bobb-Semple as Zip, Lara Croft’s long-standing tech support and friend; Jason Isaacs as Atlas DeMornay, Lara’s uncle; Bill Paterson as Winston, the long-standing Croft family butler; Jack Bannon as Gerry, Lara’s personal pilot and snack collector; John Heffernan as David, an exhausted government official who finds himself tangled up in Lara’s unusual world; Celia Imrie is Francine, the Head of Advancement at the British Museum, focused solely on raising funds and glasses of champagne and Paterson Joseph as Thomas Warner, a senior government official brought in to clean up an almighty mess.

Waller-Bridge  (‘Fleabag’) serves as creator, writer, executive producer and co-showrunner alongside Chad Hodge as co-showrunner and executive producer. They are joined by Jonathan Van Tulleken who will serve as director and executive producer.

The series is executive produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Crystal Dynamics, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Jenny Robins through Wells Street Films, Dmitri M. Johnson, Michael Lawrence Goldberg and Timothy I. Stevenson through Story Kitchen, Michael Scheel and Legendary Television.