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Tomb Raider Production Paused Over Sophie Turner Injury
30 Mar
Summary
- Tomb Raider production halted due to Sophie Turner's minor injury.
- Shutdown expected to last two weeks, crew to be paid.
- Phoebe Waller-Bridge is writing and executive producing the series.
Production on the new Tomb Raider series for Amazon Prime has been briefly halted due to a minor on-set injury sustained by lead actress Sophie Turner. Amazon MGM Studios confirmed the temporary pause, stating the intention is to resume filming quickly once Turner has recovered.
Sources indicate the production shutdown is anticipated to last for two weeks, with the crew set to receive their pay during this period. The series is being written and executive produced by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, known for her work on Fleabag. The plot details for Tomb Raider are being kept under strict wraps, with extensive security measures reportedly in place for script access.
Turner herself has spoken about the demanding physical nature of the role, noting the extensive training required to build muscle and prepare for the shoot. She also highlighted the extreme security protocols for accessing scripts, likening it to a puzzle itself.
