Gamers Are Divided Over Sophie Turner as Lara Croft

Recently, Amazon revealed the first look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider TV show for Prime Video, and according to the player reactions, they have been divided.

The casting must be really divided, even if the gaming merchandise retailer shared the post “This is not Lara Croft,” as GameStop did. Social media X users have started to share their opinions on Sophie Turner’s first look as Lara Croft, and some of them you can check below:

“This is not Lara Croft”

“This is, in fact, a cheap cosplay show with guaranteed DEI agencies for modern audiences, which Amazon is so prominently known for.”

“They hired the most mid chick in Game of Thrones too”

“Literally looks like she’s dressed for Halloween.”

“Temu Lara Croft.”

A lot of users still believe Angelina Jolie’s performance as Lara Croft was the best adaptation of the character, and no one can beat this. The actress has played Lara Croft twice—in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider—The Cradle of Life (2003).

Speaking of the upcoming Tomb Raider show by Amazon, it is set in the same universe as the Tomb Raider trilogy video games (Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider). Production is reportedly starting, while the release date remains unknown.

What do you think of Sophie Turner’s first look as Lara Croft? Share your thoughts in the comments below!