SOPHIE Turner’s £100million Lara Croft reboot has slammed into chaos after a back injury stopped filming in its tracks.
The Game of Thrones star hurt her back during the gruelling action shoot, and production has now shut down. Sources say cast and crew face at least a month on ice, according to The Sun.
But here’s where it shifts. Insiders say some on set fear the stoppage could drag on for up to six months as bosses wait on Turner’s recovery.
Why This Matters
The delay underscores the high stakes of blockbuster TV: Turner's injury risks massive financial losses, disruptive recasting or reshoots, and schedule chaos, while highlighting physical tolls on actors and the fragile timelines driving major studio investments.
That leaves producers with a brutal problem. Recasting Turner now would rip through a huge chunk of footage already in the can.
And that’s not the whole story. Turner had already battled a long-term back issue after months of punishing training before cameras even rolled.
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She pushed through eight-hour training days to transform into the iconic adventurer, but the physical demands of the role have now caught up with her.
Then it escalates. Phoebe Waller-Bridge has stayed heavily involved behind the scenes, and insiders say the shutdown has piled even more pressure on the big-budget Amazon series.
The show carries a starry cast including Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs, but right now the production hangs on one question: how fast can Sophie Turner get back on her feet?
