Summary:
- Phoebe Waller-Bridge is writing and executive producing a new “Tomb Raider” series for Amazon Prime Video.
- Waller-Bridge, a longtime fan of Lara Croft, expressed her excitement about bringing this character to television.
- The search for the actress to play Lara Croft is underway, with production partners including Crystal Dynamics and Legendary Television.
Amazon’s Prime Video has greenlit a new “Tomb Raider” series, written and executive produced by the ever-talented Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
Waller-Bridge, the creative mind behind the acclaimed show “Fleabag,” has been a lifelong fan of Lara Croft. She expressed her excitement in a statement:
“If I could tell my teenage self this was happening I think she’d explode. 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.”
While Waller-Bridge’s involvement is confirmed, the hunt for the actress who will embody Lara Croft is just beginning. Amazon MGM studios chief Jennifer Salke announced the news during their upfronts presentation, stating, “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.”
The “Tomb Raider” series is a product of a multi-faceted partnership. Crystal Dynamics, the creators of the original video game franchise, joins forces with Amazon MGM Studios and Legendary Television. Executive producers include Waller-Bridge and Jenny Robbins from Wells Street Productions, Dmitri M. Johnson from dj2 Entertainment, and Michael Scheel. Amanda Greenblatt and Ryan Andolina will also serve as consulting producers.
Crystal Dynamics is thrilled about this new chapter for Lara Croft. Studio head Scot Amos said,
“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.”
This series is just one piece of the “Tomb Raider” expansion puzzle. Crystal Dynamics and Amazon Games are also collaborating on a new, single-player, narrative-driven action-adventure video game.
With a passionate creative team and a multi-platform approach, the future looks bright for Lara Croft and her thrilling adventures. Stay tuned for updates on the casting of the new Lara Croft and the premiere date for the “Tomb Raider” series on Amazon Prime Video.
