Sophie Turner Injured on ‘Tomb Raider’ Set, Filming Paused for Two Weeks
Hollywood actress Sophie Turner sustained a minor injury during the filming of the Tomb Raider series, leading to a two-week suspension of production. The production team released a statement regarding Turner’s health, confirming that filming will remain halted until she fully recovers. The Tomb Raider series has been filming in the UK since early 2026, with Turner playing the lead role of Lara Croft.
Sophie Turner, famous for her role as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones, was injured during the shoot of the internationally acclaimed Tomb Raider film series. Although the injury is not serious, the production has paused filming to allow her adequate rest. News of her injury quickly raised concerns among fans, prompting the producers to issue an update on her condition.
According to the production team, Turner’s injury is minor, but as a precaution, all filming and production work have been temporarily suspended until she has fully recovered. Filming is expected to resume soon. The shutdown of the Tomb Raider series production is anticipated to last about two weeks, during which the entire crew will continue to receive their salaries.
The series began filming at the start of 2026, and on January 15, the first look at Turner as Lara Croft was unveiled, receiving positive responses. The production is primarily taking place in the United Kingdom. This series is based on the globally popular Tomb Raider video game franchise, which follows the adventurous archaeological exploits of Lara Croft.
Since the first game’s release in 1996, the character has gained immense popularity. Several films based on the franchise have already been produced. Notably, Angelina Jolie portrayed Lara Croft in the 2001 movie “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.” Now, Sophie Turner is set to take on the role of the new Lara Croft. Turner rose to fame as Sansa Stark in HBO’s Game of Thrones, a role she began playing at the age of 13. She has also appeared in films such as X-Men and Dark Phoenix.