Sophie Turner could be playing lesbian favourite Lara Croft in new Phoebe Waller-Bridge series

Joan star Sophie Turner has reportedly lined up her next big role, starring in a new series based on Tomb Raider protagonist Lara Croft.

If there’s one thing Sophie Turner knows how to do, it’s survive. After a decade of playing Game of Thrones’ sufferer-in-chief Sansa Stark, she’s adept at yielding weapons, wiping out enemies, and protecting the things she cares about.

Thankfully, those three qualities are pretty integral to Tomb Raider pin-up and British archeologist Lara Croft, a character who Turner is apparently in the running to play in the near future.

According to Deadline, the Emmy-nominated, bisexual Brit is set to take up the mantle of portraying the gaming legend, following in the footsteps of stars including Angelina Jolie, Minnie Drive, and most recently, Hayley Atwell.

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