Amazon has announced (via GameFragger.com) that Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Tomb Raider TV series is officially moving forward at Prime Video. The project has received a series order, with Head of Amazon & MGM Studios Jen Salke breaking the news at the company’s Upfront event in New York today.
After describing it as an “epic” and “globe-trotting” series, she told attendees, “Phoebe has a lifelong love affair with Lara Croft and as soon and very soon we’ll start the worldwide search for who will play this iconic role and I just can’t wait.”
So, contrary to prior speculation, Phoebe Waller-Bridge will not be playing Lara Croft. Despite her action-packed role in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, she was never expected to star in the series. However, some social media accounts latched onto the “controversial” idea and ran with it.
“If I could tell my teenage self this was happening I think she’d explode,” Waller-Bridge said in a press release. “Tomb Raider has been a huge part of my life and I feel incredibly privileged to be bringing it to television with such passionate collaborators. Lara Croft means a lot to me, as she does to many, and I can’t wait to go on this adventure. Bats ‘n all.”
Crystal Dynamics’ Scot Amos adds, “Amazon MGM Studios and Amazon Games are incredible collaborators with a massive reach across the globe enabling us to expand our Tomb Raider franchise with multiple new adventures and a shared passion for creating impactful, entertaining, emotional experiences for players and viewers throughout every facet of this universe.”
“These timeless stories span all media platforms to meet audiences where they want to engage with ‘Tomb Raider;’ it’s a critical step towards our future with fans everywhere.”
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s writing credits include the critically acclaimed Fleabag and Killing Eve. She also contributed to the script for No Time to Die.
As noted, the role of Lara Croft has yet to be cast, and no premiere date is set. Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander previously portrayed the character in theaters. In the video games, Camilla Luddington, Keeley Hawes, and Minnie Driver have all lent their voices to the iconic character, with Hayley Atwell voicing Lara in a Netflix anime series.
Based on the hit video game series, Lara Croft last appeared in live-action in a 2018 reboot that earned $275 million at the worldwide box office but received mixed reviews. The two movies starring Angelina Jolie, while also underwhelming, made a combined total of $432 million.
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