Sophie Turner As New Lara Croft Draws Mixed Reaction From Netiznes: Don't You Think She's Too White

Sophie Turner who enjoys a huge following based not only on her character as Sansa Stark from Game of Thrones but also on her vibrant and jolly nature. In latest reports, actress might be part of upcoming series which is based on Tomb Raider video game.

Sophie Turner to feature in Tomb Raider?

According to several reports, Sophie Turner is in talks to essay iconic role of British archeologist Lara Croft in Amazon MGM Studios and Crystal Dynamics’ aptation of venture video game Tomb Raider.

Reports suggest that Phoebe Waller-Bridge is writing series based on video game Tomb Raider. Phoebe will also be executively producing live-action series, which has received a series order and will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.

As soon as reports surfaced, news got mixed reaction from netizens. y flooded social media with ir opinions. While some user were in favour and happy for her to play an iconic role, while few were skeptical of her if she could justify role.  One user wrote, “Sophie Turner is in talks to star in #TombRaider series on Prime Video Don't you think she's too white for character?”. 

Anor user wrote, “Fantastic news!! Well done Sophie Turner! Solid casting choice. I’m so pumped for this show. #Tombraider.” 

“Sophie Turner will be Lara Croft In series "tomb Raider" of Amazon. I’m so excited to see her in this role!!!”, wrote third user.

Anor social media user wrote, “This seems to be a huge miscasting to be honest. Don't get Lara vibes at all”.

All about Tomb Raider

For unversed, Lara Croft originally is a video game character, for Tomb Raider series. Earlier, Angeline Jolie h played role of Lara Croft. 

Two films were released- Lara Croft: Tomb Raider which was released in 2001 and its sequel, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider- Crle of Life, which was released in 2003. Both films were did well and Angeline Jolie was praised for her performance in film.