Prime Video's Tomb Raider Show: First Lara Croft Contenders Revealed In New Report

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Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft aims a bow and arrow in Tomb Raider.

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-action Tomb Raider television 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. The live-action Tomb Raider series will be written and produced by Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

Deadline reports a shortlist has been assembled for Prime Video's Tomb Raider series. Potential options for stars to portray Croft include Game of Thrones' Sophie Turner and Bohemian Rhapsody's Lucy Boynton.

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Source: Deadline

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Tomb Raider

The Tomb Raider franchise 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 Raider has expanded into multiple video game series, films, comic books, and even theme park attractions, maintaining its relevance through various reboots and adaptations.

Created by Toby Gard

First TV Show Revisioned: Tomb Raider

First Episode Air Date June 10, 2007

Spin-offs Revisioned: Tomb Raider

Character(s) Lara Croft , Richard Croft , Jacqueline Natla , Amanda Evert , Ana , Lu Ren , Terry Sheridan , Manfred Powell , Mathias Vogel , Siva

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The Tomb Raider franchise 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 Raider has expanded into multiple video game series, films, comic books, and even theme park attractions, maintaining its relevance through various reboots and adaptations.

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