Filming on ‘Tomb Raider’ Paused After Star Sophie Turner Suffers “Minor Injury”

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Filming on Tomb Raider has been paused after star Sophie Turner suffered a “minor injury,” Amazon MGM Studios said in a statement.

Turner plays Lara Croft in the Prime Video series, which hails from Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge. The show is based on the Tomb Raider video game franchise, which follows the adventures of the famed archaeologist and adventurer.

“Sophie Turner recently experienced a minor injury,” Amazon MGM Studios said. “As a precaution, production has briefly paused to allow her time to recover. We look forward to resuming production as soon as possible.”

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The nature of the injury is unclear. The crew will continue to be paid while production is paused, sources said.

The studio announced the start of production on Jan. 15, sharing a first-look image of Turner as Croft.
 
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