Hollywood may be taking another stab at a Tomb Raider production, but this time for the small screen. The Hollywood Reportersources say Amazon is creating a Tomb Raider TV series for Prime Video, with Phoebe Waller-Bridge (of Fleabag fame) set to be an executive producer and write the script. It's not certain who would star, but we wouldn't count on movie stars Angelina Jolie or Alicia Vikander reprising the role of Lara Croft. The show is reportedly still in the development stage.
We've asked Amazon for comment. A collaboration like this wouldn't be surprising, at least. Amazon is publishing the next Tomb Raider game, and Waller-Bridge previously struck a three-year deal with Amazon that includes projects like the novel adaptation Sign Here. Sources for The Reporter claim Amazon was "aggressive" in pursuing a deal renewal late last year.
The rumor comes as game-based TV shows have their moment in the spotlight. HBO's The Last of Us has already been successful enough to get a second…
2023-01-27 17:17:09
Article from www.engadget.com In recent news, Amazon is reportedly developing a television series based on the critically acclaimed video game, Tomb Raider.
Created by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive, the iconic Tomb Raider series began its journey in 1996 when protagonist Lara Croft first appeared. Although the series has changed publishers over the years, it has remained in popular amongst gamers. The most recent game in the series, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, was released in 2018.
At this stage, not much is known about the Amazon project. According to Deadline, the series is still in the early development phase and no castings have been announced. GK Films, run by Graham King, is said to be producing the series.
John Avnet, who has previously worked on projects such as Black Swan, Up in the Air and Risky Business, will act as executive producer on the project. Avnet has worked closely with Graham King since the two first worked together on the 2003 movie, Holes.
It will be interesting to see if any other production companies become involved in the Tomb Raider series.
The Tomb Raider franchise has already been adapted for the big screen twice, with Angelina Jolie in the lead role, and Alicia Vikander starring in the most recent version released in 2018.
For now, fans of the series will just have to wait and see what Amazon has in store with the Tomb Raider television series.