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 the latest reports, the 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 the iconic role of British archeologist Lara Croft in Amazon MGM Studios and Crystal Dynamics’ adaptation of the adventure video game Tomb Raider.Reports suggest that Phoebe Waller-Bridge is writing the series based on the video game Tomb Raider. Phoebe will also be executively producing the live-action series, which has received a series order and will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.As soon as the reports surfaced, the news got mixed reaction from the netizens. They flooded the social media with their opinions. While some user were in favour and happy for her to play an iconic role, while few were skeptical of the her if she could justify the role. One user wrote, “Sophie Turner is in talks to star in the #TombRaider series on Prime Video Don't you think she's too white for the character?”. Sophie Turner está en pláticas para protagonizar la serie de #TombRaider en Prime Video 😯 no les parece que es muy blanca para el personaje? pic.twitter.com/QRwkdQUE5a— Mike Bernaju (@MikeBernaju) November 14, 2024 Another user wrote, “Fantastic news!! Well done Sophie Turner! Solid casting choice. I’m so pumped for this show. #Tombraider.” File photo of fan's reaction | Source: X“Sophie Turner will be Lara Croft In the series "tomb Raider" of Amazon. I’m so excited to see her in this role!!!”, wrote the third user.Sophie Turner will be Lara Croft In the series "tomb Raider" of Amazon I'm so excited to see her in this role!!!💗#sophieturner #laracroft #TombRaider #Amazon pic.twitter.com/ueayoV2yOb— famousources (@famousources) November 14, 2024 Another social media user wrote, “This seems to be a huge miscasting to be honest. Don't get Lara vibes at all”.This seems like a huge miscasting to be honest. Don't get Lara vibes at all. https://t.co/MkIYEt5Ksz— Peter: List Master &amp; Film Snoop (@wooble89) November 14, 2024 All about Tomb RaiderFor the unversed, Lara Croft originally is a video game character, for the Tomb Raider series. Earlier, Angeline Jolie had played the role of Lara Croft. File photo of Angeline Jolie as Lara Croft | Source: IMDbTwo films were released- Lara Croft: Tomb Raider which was released in 2001 and its sequel, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider- The Cradle of Life, which was released in 2003. Both the films were did well and Angeline Jolie was praised for her performance in the film.

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

The Tomb Raider series is based on the video game franchise, will be created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Sophie Turner might play the iconic role of Lara Croft.

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