Production on the new Tomb Raider series has been halted after lead star Sophie Turner suffered an injury. The Game of Thrones actor's injuries have been described as 'minor', and a spokesperson for Amazon MGM Studios said: 'We look forward to resuming production as soon as possible.' It is currently unclear whether Turner suffered the injury while filming.
Turner is playing archaeologist-adventurer Lara Croft in Phoebe Waller-Bridge's forthcoming live-action series. She previously revealed a back problem discovered while training for the role last year. In January, she opened up about the gruelling physical training, stating: 'We've been doing eight hours a day, five days a week since February of last year, of training.' She also admitted she had never worked out before, making training particularly harder.
Based on the popular video game franchise, the new adaptation will also star Sigourney Weaver, Celia Imrie and Jason Isaacs. Weaver will play Evelyn Wallis, described as a 'high-flying woman who is keen to exploit Lara's talents'. Imrie will portray Francine, head of advancement at the British Museum, and Isaacs has been cast as Lara's uncle, Atlas DeMornay.
Series creator and showrunner Waller-Bridge said of the project: 'Tomb Raider boasts a plethora of iconic characters. 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!'
