ATomb RaiderTV series by Phoebe Waller-Bridge is in development at Amazon. The series is part of theFleabagstar’s overall deal with the streamer. The Lara Croft series marks the latest effort to adapt the games as live-action projects after Angelina Jolie’s and Alicia Vikander’s respectiveTomb Raidermovies.
News of Waller-Bridge’sTomb Raiderseries comes the day after fans learned she extended her overall deal with Amazon for another three years. Amazon was reportedly aggressive in its efforts to renew its partnership with Waller-Bridge followingits success withFleabag.
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The Hollywood Reporterhas learned that Waller-Bridge is attached to write theTomb Raiderseries for Amazon. However, it is currently unknown if Waller-Bridge intends to star in theTomb Raiderseries. In addition to her role as writer, Waller-Bridge is on board as an executive producer on Amazon’sTomb Raiderseries. She will serve in this role alongside former Amazon head of comedy and drama Ryan Andolina and former head of overall deals Amanda Greenblatt.
Considering Waller-Bridge’s acclaimed work, Amazon’sTomb Raiderseries might finally deliver the live-action adaptation fans deserve. Jolie’sTomb Raidermovie was financially successful enough to earn a sequel, but neither film was well-received. Vikander’s movie was arguably a more successful film with audiences and critics, but hopes for a sequel were dashed whenMGM lost theTomb Raiderfilm rights, and Vikander was no longer attached to the Lara Croft role.
TheTomb Raidermovies are not the first video game adaptations to disappoint fans. That said, Waller-Bridger’s adaptation doesn’t necessarily have a low bar to clear. With HBO’sThe Last of Usperfectly integrating its video game moments, fans will likely raise the bar for video game movies and shows.
Still, Waller-Bridge’s work withFleabagalone proves she can deliver quality shows. The James Bond franchise even trusted her to fine-tune theNo Time to Diescript. Furthermore, Waller-Bridge has experience with the action-adventure genre afterstarring as Helena inIndiana Jones 5. So, with video game adaptations arguably improving over the past few years, Waller-Bridge might be the ideal person to bring Lara Croft’s adventures to life on the small screen.
