Sophie Turner has ignited anger among the production crew of her upcoming Tomb Raider TV series after videos surfaced showing her celebrating at a Notting Hill taco bar shortly after taking medical leave for a back injury.
Partying Amid Production Halt
Filming paused at Shinfield Studios in Berkshire when Turner stepped away to recover. Eyewitnesses captured the actress, who portrays Lara Croft, dancing and drinking with friends at Trejo’s Tacos. One observer described her as “the life and soul of the party,” surrounded by a lively group of mates.
Crew Members Voice Outrage
Day-rate crew workers, sidelined without pay during the month-long shutdown, expressed deep frustration. “Loads of the crew were told that there was nothing to do if Sophie isn’t there,” one affected worker stated. “There’s hundreds who have basically been out of work for the past month, and without contracts we haven’t been getting paid. All the while, Sophie is being paid and has millions in the bank. It is just not fair. There has been mutiny in recent weeks. The minute the crew saw that video it all kicked off. There are many struggling to make ends meet while she’s out.”
Sources confirm heated discussions erupted behind the scenes, with many feeling the disparity unfair given Turner’s reported £10 million net worth.
Production and Casting Details
The £100 million series, penned by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and featuring Sigourney Weaver, casts Turner as the iconic archaeologist-adventurer, following in the footsteps of Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander. On-set insiders praise her performance, noting she looks “incredible” as Lara Croft. However, concerns linger about her commitment to potential future seasons, with one source mentioning “a bit of awkwardness” and questioning if she plans to stay long-term.
Unconfirmed reports suggest the 30-year-old mother of two has resumed filming, but sources indicate “the damage is done.”
Personal Background
Known worldwide for her role as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones since 2011, Turner navigated a high-profile divorce from Joe Jonas in 2023, including a custody dispute over their daughters, Willa, 5, and Delphine, 3. She has shared openly about mental health challenges, stating in 2024: “My problem is that I would isolate if I felt triggered… or depressed.”
