Production on the highly anticipated Tomb Raider live-action television series has been temporarily halted after star Sophie Turner (aka Sansa Stark) suffered a minor injury. The setback was confirmed by Amazon MGM Studios, which issued a brief statement, reported by Entertainment Weekly.
The statement said,
“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.”
Quick read:
- Sophie Turner has suffered a minor injury
- This has halted the production of the Tomb Raider series
- Sophie will star as Lara Croft in the series
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Details of the injury and production pause
According to reports, the injury is described as minor, with some sources specifying it as a back injury; possibly an aggravation of a previous issue that Turner had mentioned during training for the physically demanding role of Lara Croft.
Filming, which began in mid-January 2026 at Shepperton Studios in the UK, has been paused as a safety measure. Sources indicate the shutdown is expected to last around two weeks, during which the crew will continue preparation work and remain paid. There are no reports of any long-term impact on Turner’s health.
About the Tomb Raider series
The series marks the first live-action TV adaptation of the iconic video game franchise. It is being developed by Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge and stars Sophie Turner as the adventurous heiress-turned-tomb raider Lara Croft. The cast also includes Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs in key roles. No official release date has been announced yet for the show, which is expected to premiere on Prime Video.
While the pause is described as brief and precautionary, any delay on a high-profile project of this scale can affect schedules. However, Amazon MGM Studios remains optimistic about a quick return to filming. Fans of the Tomb Raider franchise and Sophie Turner will be hoping for a speedy recovery so that the ambitious new series can get back on track without major disruption.
