Sophie Turner Injured: Production of 'Tomb Raider' Stalls
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Los Angeles, March 30 (NationPress) - In a recent turn of events, Sophie Turner, the acclaimed Hollywood actress, has sustained a minor injury, prompting a temporary halt in the production of the much-anticipated series Tomb Raider, overseen by creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
The studio issued a statement saying, "Sophie Turner has recently encountered a minor injury. As a safety measure, we have opted to briefly pause production to allow her the necessary time to recuperate. We are eager to pick up where we left off as soon as feasible." This statement was provided to deadline.com.
It remains uncertain if the injury occurred during filming. Sources indicate that the shutdown could extend for approximately two weeks, though the crew will continue to receive their pay during this period.
On January 15, Amazon MGM Studios, which is producing Tomb Raider for Prime Video in collaboration with Crystal Dynamics, announced the commencement of production by revealing a first-look image of Turner portraying Lara Croft. The series is primarily being filmed in the UK.
Tomb Raider is based on the widely popular video game franchise that chronicles the adventures of archaeologist and explorer Lara Croft.
Since the launch of the original Tomb Raider game in 1996, the franchise has expanded significantly, cementing Lara Croft as a significant figure in the gaming industry.
In 2006, the Guinness Book of World Records honored Lara Croft as the "Most Successful Human Videogame Heroine." Over the years, six games have been developed alongside three films: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life, and Tomb Raider.
The first two films featured American actress Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft, while the third starred Swedish actress Alicia Vikander.
The cast also includes prominent actors such as Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, Martin Bobb-Semple, Jack Bannon, John Heffernan, Bill Paterson, Paterson Joseph, Sasha Luss, Juliette Motamed, Celia Imrie, and August Wittgenstein.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge serves as the creator, writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner alongside Chad Hodge. Jonathan Van Tulleken will direct and also serve as an executive producer. Waller-Bridge and Jenny Robins will executive produce through Wells Street Films, along with Dmitri M. Johnson, Michael Lawrence Goldberg, and Timothy I. Stevenson from Story Kitchen, Michael Scheel, and Legendary Television. Co-executive producers include Matt McInnis and Jan R. Martin.