Amazon\’s \”Tomb Raider\” Series With Phoebe Waller-Bridge Faces Disturbing New Developments

In 2023, enthusiasts of the
Tomb Raider
The franchise has received some thrilling updates. A video-game adapted series centered around a female lead is currently in development for Amazon Prime, with Phoebe Waller-Bridge penning the screenplay.

Unfortunately,

Now it\’s starting to seem increasingly unlikely that it will happen.

British newspaper
The Daily Mail
it was reported that Waller-Bridge failed to deliver the scripts punctually, and upon their arrival, they proved to be inadequate. According to the Mail\’s informant, this was all the information available on the matter.

It seems it isn’t happening after all.

Individually considered, this may not signify a lot, but the series was slated for release in 2025, and so far, nothing has materialized.

The lead role of Lara Croft presented an exhilarating chance for a fresh actress to take center stage. Notably, Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander have portrayed this character in previous cinematic adaptations.
Hayley Atwell portrayed Lara Croft.
In an anime series produced for Netflix, everyone’s career flourished as a result of their involvement.

One of the most iconic and cherished video games ever created.

Sophie Turner of
Game of Thrones
led the race for the part with Amazon\’s production, as reported
Deadline
– However, that was in 2024, and Turner’s calendar doesn’t have an opening to fit anything more in.
Tomb Raider
in right now.

According to The Mail, Jennifer Salke has left her position at Amazon Studios.

marked the end for the project

, since she was the one who brought Waller-Bridge onboard. The deal reportedly cost millions but hasn’t produced anything tangible yet. However, Salke continued to support her throughout. “We\’re thrilled that we managed to keep her because she’s passionate about and has grown up with Lara Croft/Tomb Raider,” Salke stated.
Variety
In 2024. \”Given that she’s the originator of this character and is now breathing life into them,\”

We believe this will become a major franchise for our company.

.\”

Waller-Bridge Expressed Great Respect for Tomb Raider

However, Salke has now been removed from her role at Amazon, and it appears that the possibility of a
Tomb Raider
The show might have moved forward without her. This is probably disappointing for Waller-Bridge, as previous interviews regarding the project suggested.

She truly adored Tomb Raider.

And I was undertaking the project out of affection, rather than for financial gain. (Though the monetary compensation likely wasn’t unwelcome either.)

During a 2023 interview with
Vanity Fair
, Waller-Bridge reflected on her gaming days. \”My parents were quite wise since they didn\’t impose restrictions on me. They seemed to realize that I would simply end up playing regardless.\”

played so much I wore myself out

“…and I did,\” she stated, showing frustration with how the gaming industry \”figured out they could promote [Lara Croft] as a sex icon.”

Excitedly, she continued, \”It was as though my inner teenager was urging, \’Treat her well, treat Lara right!\’ The chance to…\”
a female action character
… Having been involved with Bond and having acted in [
Indiana Jones 5
]
,
It feels as though I\’ve been preparing for this moment all along. If I had the chance to helm an action film series, using all that I have learned, featuring a character I love, it would be incredible.

capture some of that \’90s essence

?”

However, it seems Waller-Bridge will need to seek out a fresh endeavor with a \’90s feel.

Sources:
The Daily Mail
,
Vanity Fair