Sophie Turner has ignited anger among the production crew of her upcoming Tomb Raider series after footage emerged of her dancing at a Notting Hill bar shortly after taking a break for injury recovery.
Crew Frustration Mounts Over Production Halt
Filming paused at Shinfield Studios in Berkshire due to Turner’s reported back injury, leaving many crew members—paid on a day-rate basis—without work for about a month. Sources confirm heated discussions erupted backstage upon seeing the video of Turner enjoying herself at Trejo’s Tacos with friends.
An onlooker described the scene: “Sophie was the life and soul of the party. She was with a group of mates, drinking and dancing.”
One crew member voiced frustration: “Loads of the crew were told that there was nothing to do if Sophie isn’t there. 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.”
While unconfirmed reports suggest Turner, 30 and mother of two, has returned to set, sources indicate the tensions linger: “The damage is done.”
Tomb Raider Series Details and Turner’s Role
Turner stars as adventurer-archaeologist Lara Croft in the £100 million TV adaptation penned by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, also featuring Sigourney Weaver. On-set observers praise her performance, noting she looks “incredible” in the role, succeeding Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander. However, insiders highlight some awkwardness and uncertainty about her commitment to a potential second season: “Sophie looks amazing, but there is a bit of awkwardness there. You wonder if she’s in this for the long haul or not.”
Personal Background
Known for her breakout 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 mental health challenges, stating in 2024: “My problem is that I would isolate if I felt triggered… or depressed.”
Turner has not commented on the matter.
