Prime Video has embarked on a new journey to find their Lara Croft, as a shortlist of potential leading stars has been unveiled for the live-actionTomb Raidertelevision series. The streaming service will bring the iconic adventurer to live-action television for the first time as part of a larger deal between parent company Amazon, Amazon MGM Studios, and developer Crystal Dynamics on the future of the franchise. Thelive-actionTomb Raiderserieswill be written and produced byFleabagcreator Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
Deadlinereports a shortlist has been assembled for Prime Video’sTomb Raiderseries. Potential options for stars to portray Croft includeGame of Thrones' Sophie Turner andBohemian Rhapsody’s Lucy Boynton. Both actors are expected to test for the part in the near future. While other names on the list have includedDeadpool and Wolverine’s Emma Corrin andSpeak No Evil’s Mackenzie Davis, neither actor is assumed to be testing for the role. Amazon MGM Studios declined comment.
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Amazon’s Plans Extend Beyond A TV Series
Amazon MGM Studios' production will mark the third time thattheTomb Raiderfranchisehas been brought into the realm of live-action. Angelina Jolie played Lara Croft for two films in 2001 and 2003 that primarily took inspiration from earlier games, while 2018’sTomb Raiderreboot starring Alicia Vikander took inspiration from the 2013 video game’s rebooted continuity. The upcoming show, however, doesn’t have a clear source material, as it is believed thatit will be part of an interconnected multi-media franchise alongside the new game.
As such, whoever secures the role of Lara may have the responsibility of playing her across various forms of media, thus also including voice acting. However, with the search for the series' lead still underway,it is unlikely that any moves into the next stage of production will happen in the near future, and potentially not until early 2025.
Our Take On Prime Video’sLara Croft Shortlist
The Franchise Has Recently Been Revitalized
Currently, the franchise is experiencing a small renaissance following the success ofNetflix’sTomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croftand the recent announcement of theTomb Raider IV-VI Remasteredcollection. Because of all this, the surprise update for Waller-Bridge’s and Prime Video’s live-action series has come at a perfect time.
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These actors and their mix of physical skills, dramatic chops, and big-budget experience might make them the perfect new Lara Croft.
Furthermore, Turner has recently been celebrated for her role in the crime dramaJoan, while Boynton had a brief role in 2023’sBarbie. Their talent and experience with diverse rolesmakes them compelling candidates for the part of Lara. With them leading the shortlist, it is clear that work on casting is progressing smoothly, and an announcement revealing the nextTomb Raidercould come by the end of 2024.
Tomb Raider
TheTomb Raiderfranchise is an iconic series of action-adventure games, films, and media centered around the character Lara Croft, a British archaeologist known for her exploration of ancient tombs and perilous environments. The franchise began with the original video game in 1996 and quickly became a cultural phenomenon, with Lara Croft becoming one of the most recognizable and influential characters in gaming history. Over the years,Tomb Raiderhas expanded into multiple video game series, films, comic books, and even theme park attractions, maintaining its relevance through various reboots and adaptations.
