Key Takeaways:
– The Tomb Raider franchise is landing on Amazon's Prime Video in a brand-new TV series.
– The series adapts the iconic video games and will be penned by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, popular for shows like Fleabag and Killing Eve.
– Amazon MGM Studios is kick-starting a worldwide search for the actress to play the lead character, Lara Croft.
– Production is expected to begin early next year, offering globe-trotting, epic adventures.
– Waller-Bridge expresses her excitement and commitment to creating something “dangerous and exciting” with the series.
Meet Your Favourite Video Game Heroine on the Small Screen
Fancy going on a thrilling adventure with British archaeologist Lara Croft straight from the comfort of your couch? Brace yourselves, Tomb Raider fans. Our beloved action-adventure video game is about to get a live-action TV series adaptation on Amazon's Prime Video!
Riding the Legacy of Tomb Raider
Since its conception, Tomb Raider's been captivating gamers for decades. This series has allowed fans to accompany Lara Croft on exciting globe-trotting adventures, hunting lost artefacts and penetrating hazardous tombs and ruins. The Lara Croft character has also been immortalised on the big screen through two action-packed feature films featuring Angelina Jolie and, more recently, Alicia Vikander in the 2018 reboot.
Worldwide Hunt for the New Lara Croft
The series will soon be in production, according to Vernon Sanders, the head of television at Amazon MGM Studios. He confirmed this in a recent interview with The Wrap, hinting at an extensive, international search for the actress to step into Lara Croft's boots.
The series creators are buoyant about this journey, stating, “We've got great material. Phoebe (Waller-Bridge) is really good. We're really excited. We anticipate spending the rest of this year prepping so we can kick off production early next year.”
Excitement and Anticipation in the Air
Phoebe Waller-Bridge, known for her impressive work on shows such as Crashing, Fleabag, No Time to Die, and Killing Eve, is on the helm of this show. Waller-Bridge has expressed intense excitement about the project, stating, “If I could tell my teenage self this was happening, I think she'd explode. Tomb Raider has been a huge part of my life, and I feel incredibly privileged to be bringing it to television.” Waller-Bridge also hinted at the opportunity she sees in the series to create something “excitingly dangerous”.
The Upcoming Series: What to Expect
With a track record of global success, much is expected from this Tomb Raider adaptation. The plan is for an epic, globe-trotting series that lives up to the spirit of the gaming franchise. Now, the central question is – who will get to wear the adventurous archaeologist's iconic boots?
Who is Your Pick for Lara Croft?
With the search soon to go underway, who do you think would make a perfect Lara Croft for the new TV series? We'd love to hear your picks and why you think they'd do a great job. Don't forget to drop your comments below and keep the conversation going!
Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling foray of Tomb Raider into the television world. The excitement is in the air and rightly so! This upcoming series promises to up the ante of television thrillers. Until then, keep that adventurous spirit alive!
