Production for the highly anticipated "Tomb Raider" Prime Video adaptation has been temporarily halted as its lead star, Sophie Turner, recovers from an injury. Variety has confirmed the pause, with British tabloid The Sun initially reporting that Turner, set to portray the iconic video game character Lara Croft, aggravated a pre-existing back injury. This setback could see production shut down for a period ranging from at least one month to potentially up to six months.

A representative for Prime Video stated that Turner experienced a minor injury and the production pause is a precautionary measure to allow her time to recover, with plans to resume as soon as possible. Phoebe Waller-Bridge, known for "Fleabag," is writing and executive producing the series. While a release date has not been officially confirmed, the series is generally expected to debut in 2027, though it remains unclear how Turner’s injury will impact this timeline. Filming for the series commenced in January of the current year.

The star-studded cast alongside Turner includes Martin Bobb-Semple, Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, Jack Bannon, John Heffernan, Bill Paterson, Paterson Joseph, Sasha Luss, Juliette Motamed, Celia Imrie, and August Wittgenstein. The series aims to bring a fresh take on the beloved franchise.

The "Tomb Raider" franchise originated as a video game in 1996 and has undergone several revivals across various media. On the gaming front, two new titles, "Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis" and "Tomb Raider: Catalyst," are slated for release in 2026 and 2027, respectively. The character of Lara Croft has previously been brought to life on screen by Angelina Jolie in the 2001 film "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" and by Alicia Vikander in the 2018 movie "Tomb Raider," the latter of which received a less enthusiastic reception.

There are considerable expectations for Prime Video's rendition of "Tomb Raider," especially following the success of their prior video game adaptation, "Fallout," which featured Ella Purnell and Kyle MacLachlan and quickly garnered a second season earlier this year. The intellectual property rights for "Tomb Raider" are currently held by the Swedish company Embracer, which acquired Crystal Dynamics, the game's long-standing developer, in 2022. In the same year, Embracer also expanded its portfolio by acquiring Middle-Earth Enterprises, the owner of "Lord of the Rings."