Sophie Turner has left fans impressed with her striking physical transformation after Prime Video released the first official look of the actor as Lara Croft in its upcoming live-action Tomb Raider series, which is currently in production.
The newly released image quickly sparked excitement across social media, with fans praising Turner’s resemblance to the iconic video game character. Several users on X and Instagram described her appearance as bold, classic, and remarkably close to the original Lara Croft design from the games.
The reveal comes shortly after Turner spoke candidly about the intense physical preparation required for the role during an appearance on SiriusXM’s The Julia Cunningham Show. The actor shared that the training schedule was far more demanding than anything she had done before.
According to Turner, she trained for nearly eight hours a day, five days a week, starting in February last year. The rigorous routine focused on strength, endurance, and combat readiness to match the action-heavy demands of the character.
She also admitted that building muscle was a new challenge for her, as she had little prior experience with structured workouts. While the process took months, Turner said it helped her understand her body better and adapt to the physical intensity required for the role.
When asked whether her time on Game of Thrones prepared her for the transformation, Turner noted that the experience was very different. Unlike her earlier roles, Tomb Raider required her to actively perform fight training and action sequences — a shift she described as both challenging and empowering.
The Tomb Raider series marks a major milestone for Turner as she steps into one of gaming’s most iconic roles, with fans now eagerly awaiting more updates from Prime Video.
