TOMB RAIDER: Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Live-Action TV Show Moving Forward At Amazon With Series Order

TOMB RAIDER: Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Live-Action TV Show Moving Forward At Amazon With Series Order

Amazon has confirmed its live-action Tomb Raider TV series is moving forward for Prime Video, with Phoebe Waller-Bridge set to write the project. Who will star? Find everything we know so far here...

By JoshWilding - May 14, 2024 12:05 PM EST
Filed Under: Tomb Raider
Source: GameFragger.com

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 been handed 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, no, contrary to prior speculation, Waller-Bridge will not play Lara Croft. Despite her action-packed role in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, she was never expected to star but some social media accounts latched on to 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."

Waller-Bridge's writing credits include the critically acclaimed Fleabag and Killing Eve. She also contributed to No Time to Die's script.

As noted, Lara Croft has yet to be cast and no premiere date is set; Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander previously played the character in theaters. In the games, Camilla Luddington, Keeley Hawes, and Minnie Driver have all lent their voices to the iconic character, as did Hayley Atwell in an anime series on Netflix.

Based on the hit video game series, Lara Croft last appeared in live-action with a 2018 reboot which earned only $275 million at the worldwide box office. However, it was met with so-so reviews. The two movies starring Angelina Jolie, on the other hand, while similarly underwhelming, made a combined total of $432 million. 

Are you looking forward to a new take on Tomb Raider? Let us know in the comments section below.

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clintthahamster
clintthahamster - 5/14/2024, 12:17 PM
"contrary to prior speculation, Waller-Bridge will not play Lara Croft"

Great news for dudes who think that "tig ol' biddies" is an essential character trait.
marvel72
marvel72 - 5/14/2024, 1:28 PM
@clintthahamster -

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clintthahamster
clintthahamster - 5/14/2024, 1:51 PM
@marvel72 - Am I sure that it's great news for dudes that "tig ol' biddies" is an essential character trait? Yes.
Lem1
Lem1 - 5/14/2024, 6:40 PM
@clintthahamster - 🤣🤦‍♂️
kazuma
kazuma - 5/14/2024, 6:46 PM
@clintthahamster - They aren't. But having an attractive lead for this role is. Imagine casting an ugly bond or Indiana Jones.
ComicBandit
ComicBandit - 5/14/2024, 7:50 PM
@clintthahamster - lintthahamster - It's great news for the same reason I wouldn't like her cast as Wonder Woman. She's not a great fit for the role. But the real question is if she wants to be
a Lara Croft type character then why not create a new character and just make that? If it's good would be huge win even without the Lara Croft name.
clintthahamster
clintthahamster - 5/15/2024, 8:12 AM
@kazuma - "Imagine casting an ugly bond or Indiana Jones."

Imagine thinking that Phoebe Waller-Bridge is ugly. Like, do y'all know any women in the real world? PWB is a strikingly beautiful woman.

@ComicBandit - "She's not a great fit for the role."

How so? She's an intelligent, erudite Englishwoman, capable of portraying an aristocratic background with charm and wit. The only argument I can see is that she's too old for the role, but I also see a bunch of dudes advocating for Hayley Atwell who is four years older.
kazuma
kazuma - 5/15/2024, 7:30 PM
@clintthahamster - She's striking alright.
clintthahamster
clintthahamster - 5/15/2024, 9:37 PM
@kazuma - Yes, not like everyone else, turning heads. She's got something that most of the vanilla starlets that indoor dudes on here are often fancasting don't.
ComicBandit
ComicBandit - 5/16/2024, 3:10 PM
@clintthahamster - It's not about how intelligent she is. For instance even though I'm black and not for it, if there was a black superman movie I wouldn't especially be okay with Donald Glover playing Superman even though he's an intelligent and IMO extremely creative and competent actor. Just like I wouldn't cast a younger Hugh Laurie as James Bond even though IMO I think he's an amazing actor. I wouldn't like Tom Cruise for instance as Constantine etc.It just doesn't fit.
ComicBandit
ComicBandit - 5/16/2024, 3:11 PM
@clintthahamster - I wouldn't want Haley Atwell either.
ComicBandit
ComicBandit - 5/16/2024, 3:16 PM
@clintthahamster -She isn't athletic enough. I saw Indiana Jones. She has something, just not for this. It's Tomb Raider, not Jungle Cruise
ComicBandit
ComicBandit - 5/16/2024, 3:21 PM
@clintthahamster - People expressing an opinion on something they love doesn't require you to insult the people. Most love these characters and they want to see an accurate depiction of the properties they have supported for years. Insulting people when you have no reasonable argument is the recourse of the weak minded.
clintthahamster
clintthahamster - 5/16/2024, 3:59 PM
@ComicBandit - Plenty of dudes weren't "athletic" prior to taking action movie roles.

As for loving the characters, you seem to be implying that those who aren't as particular about casting don't love the characters as much, but I don't think it's that direct a correlation. I love comics and games and movies passionately, and I haven't been onboard with a lot of casting decisions (don't love Pascal as Reed, didn't love Cumberbatch as Strange, didn't particularly care for ANY of the Eternals casting) but I usually end up liking how things go, and when I don't, the comics are still there.

I absolutely believe you when you say it's not about looks for you, but you also have to admit that this website is lousy with racists, misogynists, and trolls.
ComicBandit
ComicBandit - 5/18/2024, 3:19 PM
@clintthahamster - Yes. I agree. And even with the people who have been cast in many of those properties, even I didn't think they were all perfect, but many eventually win you over. Just saying she wouldn't be who I would cast. But it's not up to me so just an opinion. Yeah, there are a lot of those three things here. One thing they are all pretty good at is name calling or slurs which is why I mentioned it. Two wrongs and all. Either way, like I always say regardless of who plays her if the movie is good no one is going to care.
TK420
TK420 - 5/14/2024, 12:18 PM
Maybe she'll make enough money to get that spot taken off her head.
UniqNo
UniqNo - 5/14/2024, 12:35 PM
@TK420 - She seems comfortable with her birthmark why aren't you?
thedrudo
thedrudo - 5/14/2024, 12:43 PM
@UniqNo - I often wonder what the people complaining about women’s looks — look like themselves. I’m guessing not great.
UniqNo
UniqNo - 5/14/2024, 12:47 PM
@thedrudo - True. Personally I think she's quite attractive in a quirky kinda way..

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WhateverItTakes
WhateverItTakes - 5/14/2024, 1:48 PM
@TK420 - uncle buck always reminds me of that
Ryguy88
Ryguy88 - 5/14/2024, 3:08 PM
@UniqNo - "she's quite attractive in a quirky kinda way"

That's fine, but that doesnt fit the description of Lara Croft
UniqNo
UniqNo - 5/14/2024, 3:10 PM
@Ryguy88 - uhhh she's writing not starring. (As far as I know). It was never about if she was attractive enough to play Lara, but that you can easily embrace or look past her birthmark.
Ryguy88
Ryguy88 - 5/14/2024, 3:57 PM
@UniqNo - ah, didnt read the whole thing. Weird to mention a birthmark if she isnt even in the movie
UniqNo
UniqNo - 5/14/2024, 4:24 PM
@Ryguy88 - Partially my point to the OP
clintthahamster
clintthahamster - 5/15/2024, 8:03 AM
@TK420 - "Maybe Marilyn Monroe can finally get that mole removed." 🥴
GhostDog
GhostDog - 5/14/2024, 12:22 PM
Killing Eve was fire (when she was still the head writer on it).

Lara Croft:
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Skestra
Skestra - 5/14/2024, 12:38 PM
@GhostDog - YES! A thousand times YES!
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 5/14/2024, 12:58 PM
@GhostDog - I wouldn’t be against it even if she is a bit younger then I imagine Lara to be.

Wonder if she can do a British accent ?
Shivermetimbers
Shivermetimbers - 5/14/2024, 1:00 PM
@GhostDog - Holy crap that is such perfect casting.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 5/14/2024, 1:12 PM
@Shivermetimbers - She is the ONE

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Timerider
Timerider - 5/14/2024, 1:23 PM
@GhostDog - this is something that Phoebe Waller-Bridge doesn’t have, s3x appeal. Look at those thumbs ups. It may offend certain women, but it’s what the comic book nerds and men want, you know it’s true.
dragon316
dragon316 - 5/14/2024, 1:38 PM
@Shivermetimbers - what was excuse majors cast as kang in comics kang is white movie he’s black
DTor91
DTor91 - 5/14/2024, 3:54 PM
@Timerider - Stupid comment aside…..READ.

PHOEBE IS NOT PLAYING HER.
marvel72
marvel72 - 5/14/2024, 6:45 PM
@GhostDog -

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TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 5/14/2024, 12:31 PM
Sweet , Waller Bridge seems like a good fit to be at the creative helm of this project given her sensibilities from the work I’ve seen of hers.

My pick for Lara Croft…

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I wonder what this means for the Netflix animated series starring Hayley Atwell?.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 5/14/2024, 1:05 PM
@TheVisionary25 - I kinda hope both are canon to the upcoming game starring an older Lara. Atwell could portray the character in every project
FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 5/14/2024, 12:37 PM
Half of you lot will shit on her because of Indiana Jones and whatever weird shit you can’t reconcile with yourselves when it comes to women in the entertainment industry, but Waller-Bridget is one hell of a writer and this has a ton of potential, the most this franchise has in a very, very long time.
Shivermetimbers
Shivermetimbers - 5/14/2024, 1:01 PM
@FireandBlood - I really liked the newest Indiana Jones. I suppose I was in the minority though.
FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 5/14/2024, 1:09 PM
@Shivermetimbers - Haven’t seen it yet but I doubt I’ll not find some enjoyment in it
clintthahamster
clintthahamster - 5/14/2024, 1:20 PM
@FireandBlood - It's perfectly servicable until the third act at which point it goes WAY off the rails. Like, surreally so.
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