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Sophie Turner Injured, Pausing Tomb Raider Series Production

Production on the upcoming Tomb Raider series for Prime Video has been temporarily halted after its star, Sophie Turner, sustained a minor injury. The studio issued a statement confirming the pause as a precaution to allow for her recovery, with filming expected to resume in approximately two weeks. The series, an adaptation of the iconic video game franchise, began filming in the UK earlier this year with Turner taking on the role of adventurer Lara Croft. The project is led by creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge and features a large supporting cast.

Key Points: Sophie Turner Injury Halts Tomb Raider Series Filming

  • Minor injury to star Sophie Turner
  • Two-week production pause expected
  • Crew to be paid during shutdown
  • Series films primarily in the UK
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Sophie Turner suffers an injury, 'Tomb Raider' production hits the pause button

Production on the Tomb Raider series starring Sophie Turner is paused after the actress suffers a minor injury. Get the latest details.

"We look forward to resuming production as soon as possible. - Studio statement to Deadline"

Los Angeles, March 30

Hollywood star Sophie Turner suffered a minor injury, which has resulted in the pausing of the shoot of the high-profile series "Tomb Raider" by creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

"Sophie Turner recently experienced a minor injury. As a precaution, production has briefly paused to allow her time to recover. We look forward to resuming production as soon as possible," the studio said in a statement to deadline.com.

It is unclear whether Turner suffered the injury on set. According to sources, the shutdown is expected to last two weeks, and the crew will be paid during it.

Amazon MGM Studios, which produces Tomb Raider for Prime Video with Crystal Dynamics, announced on Jan. 15 the start of production for the long-in-the-works series by releasing a first-look image of Turner as Lara Croft. The show is filming primarily in the UK.

Tomb Raider is an adaptation of the popular Tomb Raider video game franchise about the adventures of archaeologist and adventurer Lara Croft.

Since the release of the original Tomb Raider in 1996, the series developed into a franchise of the same name, and Lara went on to become a major icon of the video game industry.

The Guinness Book of World Records recognised Lara Croft as the "Most Successful Human Videogame Heroine" in 2006. Six games in the series were developed. Three films were released: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life and Tomb Raider.

The first two star American actress Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft, and the third Swedish actress Alicia Vikander.

The cast also includes Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, Martin Bobb-Semple, Jack Bannon, John Heffernan, Bill Paterson, Paterson Joseph, Sasha Luss, Juliette Motamed, Celia Imrie and August Wittgenstein.

Waller-Bridge is creator, writer, executive producer and co-showrunner alongside Chad Hodge as co-showrunner and executive producer. Jonathan Van Tulleken who will serve as director and executive producer. Waller-Bridge and Jenny Robins executive produce through Wells Street Films, Dmitri M. Johnson, Michael Lawrence Goldberg and Timothy I.

Stevenson through Story Kitchen, Michael Scheel, and Legendary Television. It is co-executive produced by Matt McInnis and Jan R. Martin as producer.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Minor injury but a two-week pause? Must be a very tight schedule. Still, better safe than sorry. Angelina Jolie set a high bar for Lara Croft. Curious to see Sophie Turner's take. Wishing her a speedy recovery.
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Arjun K
As a fan of the games since childhood, I'm cautiously optimistic. Phoebe Waller-Bridge is a genius writer. But pausing for a minor injury... hope it doesn't affect the show's budget and quality later on. Get well soon, Sophie!
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Sarah B
Safety on set is paramount, full stop. It's heartening to hear the crew is being paid during the hiatus – that's not always a given. Speaks well of the production. Rest up, Sophie! The wait will be worth it.
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Karthik V
Lara Croft is an icon! Grew up playing those games. Hope the series does justice to the source material. A two-week delay is nothing in the grand scheme. Health is wealth, as we say. Wishing the entire team well.
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Meera T
Interesting to see another adaptation. The cast looks stellar with Sigourney Weaver! But I do hope the story focuses on Lara's intelligence and archaeology, not just action. A respectful critique: sometimes these adaptations lose the soul of the character. Fingers crossed this one gets it right.

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