Summary
GameStop faced criticism online after it commented negatively on Sophie Turner's portrayal of Lara Croft in Amazon’s upcoming Tomb Raider series. Many social media users defended Turner and criticized GameStop for its comment. The series is being developed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and is the first live-action TV adaptation of the franchise.
Key Facts
- GameStop criticized Sophie Turner's look as Lara Croft on its social media account.
- The post sparked backlash, with many users defending Turner’s portrayal.
- Sophie Turner is dressed in Lara Croft's typical gear in the promotional image.
- The new show is Amazon's first live-action adaptation of the Tomb Raider series.
- Phoebe Waller-Bridge is leading the series as creator, writer, and executive producer.
- Filming for the series started in January 2026, though no release date has been confirmed.
- The cast includes Sophie Turner, Sigourney Weaver, and Jason Isaacs.
- Lara Croft is an iconic character from a video game series first created in 1996.
