Just over two months after filming began on Phoebe Waller-Bridge's new Tomb Raider series, production has been haled due to a "minor injury" experienced by Lara Croft star Sophie Turner.
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A spokesperson for Amazon MGM Studios told Deadline in a statement: "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 publication has reported that the shutdown is expected to last two weeks, while it is unclear whether Turner suffered the injury on set or elsewhere.
As well as Turner, the series, which is primarily filming in the UK, also stars Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, Martin Bobb-Semple, Jack Bannon, John Heffernan, Bill Paterson, Paterson Joseph, Sasha Luss, Juliette Motamed, Celia Imrie and August Wittgenstein.
Sophie Turner. Dave Benett/Getty Images for Newport Beach Film Festival
When Turner was confirmed to star as Lara Croft, she said in a statement: "I am thrilled beyond measure to be playing Lara Croft. She’s such an iconic character, who means so much to so many – and I am giving everything I’ve got.
"They’re massive shoes to fill, following in the steps of Angelina (Jolie) and Alicia (Vikander) with their powerhouse performances, but with Phoebe at the helm, we (and Lara) are all in very safe hands. I can’t wait for you all to see what we have cooking."
Meanwhile, Waller-Bridge said: "I’m so excited to announce the formidable Sophie Turner as our Lara alongside this phenomenal creative team. It’s not very often you get to make a show of this scale with a character you grew up loving.
"Everyone on board is wildly passionate about Lara and are all as outrageous, brave, and hilarious as she is. Get your artifacts out… Croft is coming…"
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The series is inspired by the Tomb Raider games, the first of which was released in 1996. The games have previously been adapted into multiple live action films and two animated series, although this will be the first live action TV series.
James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
