Amazon MGM Studios' upcoming Tomb Raider series has been found to have violated UK health and safety laws during its production. The report comes just months after filming was suspended due to an injury sustained by lead actress Sophie Turner.
The production failed in its "biological monitoring" duties concerning the use of isocyanate paints, which are potentially hazardous and can induce asthma attacks. These paints require specific protective equipment for handling, proper ventilation following application, and should only be managed by trained personnel. According to Deadline, these protocols were not followed on the Tomb Raider set, prompting intervention from the UK's Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
As a result, the production was confirmed to have breached the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002. Such HSE interventions are infrequent, with only four recorded over the past four years, making this a notable event for a high-profile series.
Earlier this year, Turner, known for her role in Game of Thrones, suffered a back injury that led to a two-week production halt. The actress received treatment and has since recovered. Crew members were reportedly compensated for the downtime.
Filming for the Tomb Raider series began in January and features a cast including Celia Imrie, Jason Isaacs, and Sigourney Weaver. Former Lara Croft voice actress Keeley Hawes has also been seen on set, leading to speculation that she may portray Lara's mother, Amelia.
The series is slated for release on Prime Video, though a specific release date has not yet been announced.