TOMB RAIDER Sequel Writer-Director Misha Green Reveals "Unapproved" Title: OBSIDIAN

TOMB RAIDER Sequel Writer-Director Misha Green Reveals "Unapproved" Title: OBSIDIAN

We recently learned that MGM's planned Tomb Raider sequel had landed a new director in Misha Green, and the Lovecraft Country creator has now taken to Twitter to tease the (unapproved) title...

By MarkCassidy - May 15, 2021 08:05 AM EST
Filed Under: Tomb Raider

It looks like the title of the upcoming Tomb Raider sequel will be Tomb Raider: Obsidian.

Writer-director Misha Green took to Twitter to announce that the first draft of the script is complete, and while she pointed out that Obsidian is not the "approved" title (yet), it's probably only a matter of time before it's made official.

Does this title tell us anything about the plot? Well, Lara Croft does encounter obsidian collectibles and the like in the games (a blade is an important artefact in Shadow of the Tomb Raider), but nothing specific really comes to mind.

Green, the creator/showrunner behind HBO's acclaimed Lovecraft Country, is set to make her feature debut with the sequel, and Alicia Vikander has been confirmed to reprise the role of Lara Croft. Angelina Jolie previously played the character in 2001's Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and its sequel.

Ben Wheatley (Rebecca, Kill List) was attached to direct, but evidently parted ways with the project.

Roar Uthaug helmed the recent reboot, which was a modest hit (close to $275 million globally) despite getting mixed reviews. Tomb Raider 2 will be produced by Graham King via his GK Films banner, along with Elizabeth Cantillon via The Cantillon Company.

Production was set to commence last year prior to the pandemic forcing industry-wide delays, and the movie was recently undated. Now, it'll likely be well into 2021 before cameras start rolling.

Green is also set to write and produce Netflix's The Mother, and will work as a producer on upcoming films Cleopatra Jones and The Gilded Ones.

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Menks123
Menks123 - 5/15/2021, 8:44 AM
Really excited for this.

The first one had some issues, but Alicia as Croft is very good and close to the newer games. Greene is also a very good writer and directed a good episode of Lovecraft Country.
Bluesman
Bluesman - 5/15/2021, 8:48 AM
I haven't seen the first remake of this franchise. Is it any good?
SimplyAz
SimplyAz - 5/15/2021, 8:49 AM
Thought the first one was above average, really hope they get a Good Director.
Shame that Ben Wheatley left, as I loved Free Fire.

Wonder if Gareth Evans will fancy it?

heyy1
heyy1 - 5/15/2021, 9:00 AM
The first one really sucked, a complete downgrade from the games in every regard. Just play the reboot series, better story, great setpieces and fun to play.


This skin always cracks me up
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 5/15/2021, 9:08 AM
First movie was pretty meh imo,but I thought Vikander did a pretty good job overall. Hopefully this one is stronger overall.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 5/15/2021, 9:21 AM
First movie was eh. With Green behind this one it should be a huge improvement.
suitekid
suitekid - 5/15/2021, 10:31 AM
Big fan of the first one honestly. It’s not perfect but I’m excited for round 2.
Dredd97
Dredd97 - 5/15/2021, 10:44 AM
I liked the first one, so this is cool
OT: Did you guys see Cavill's post about telling the maniac fans to basically leave him alone? These Snyderbois are getting out of hand
bobevanz
bobevanz - 5/15/2021, 11:00 AM
I trust Misha Green so go for it! The first one was mediocre, but there's always room for improvement
grif
grif - 5/15/2021, 11:22 AM
what a boring movie her first one was.
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 5/15/2021, 11:33 AM
The first one was really average. It offered nothing new compared to the games, nor did it really excel at anything when looked at on it's own.

I hope the second one justifies its existence, because (as I've said multiple times before) I want stuff in a videogame movie to happen other than just for the sake of ''hey remember this cool thing from the games?''
gordonh7
gordonh7 - 5/15/2021, 11:50 AM
I think as it is a direct sequel to the first one we can guess one big plot point in the film. This secret society that she found out about that TRINITY.
Turtlestrong
Turtlestrong - 5/15/2021, 12:22 PM
I still need to see the first one with this version of the character. Seems the actor and everyone involved has enjoyed being part of the franchise. And this sequel title sounds badass!
BillyBatson1000
BillyBatson1000 - 5/15/2021, 1:16 PM
Tomb Raider: Bargain Bin-ian.
Origame
Origame - 5/15/2021, 1:42 PM
@BillyBatson1000 - every movie in the series can have that title
demonizer84
demonizer84 - 5/15/2021, 2:44 PM
hmmm shame wheatley left was looking forward to him directing, not keen on vikander either, shes not a terrible choice but i feel there are better choices, for the mainstream i like daisy ridley as a choice , as an outside choice i thought perdita weeks wouldnt be a bad choice tbf .

i think tomb raider could do well as a more gritty harder rated movie, something along the likes of lone survivor levels of grit n carnage, add that real sense of danger and realism making lara seem really at threat.
SonOfAGif
SonOfAGif - 5/15/2021, 6:05 PM
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