The iconic Tomb Raider franchise comes back to life in series format after the commercial failure of the 2018 film starring Alicia Vikander. Amazon Prime Video has confirmed that the series is in the works, under the direction of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who has received a $60 million check for her projects on the platform. Despite the eight-year wait, the showrunner is excited about the potential of the project.
A star-studded series
Among the cast members are well-known names such as Sophie Turner, Jason Isaacs, and Sigourney Weaver. Isaacs will play Atlas DeMornay, Lara’s uncle, a character that had not been explored in the previous narrative, while Weaver will portray Evelyn Wallis, an original character designed exclusively for the series. Waller-Bridge has expressed her joy at being able to include both familiar faces and create new characters that bring freshness to the story.
Although an official start date for filming has not been established, it is suggested that it could begin soon. In parallel to the series, Amazon plans to release a movie and a video game that expand this new narrative universe, although the future of those projects remains uncertain. With the video game Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis scheduled for this year and Tomb Raider: Catalyst for 2027, the franchise is poised for a renaissance both on small screens and in video games.
This return of Lara Croft also reflects a growing trend within the entertainment industry, where video game adaptations are multiplying. The new series, while it will have its own narratives and characters, promises to honor the legacy of the games, something that will be crucial to attract an audience that has been waiting for this return for years.
