Tomb Raider will get a new series on Amazon Prime Video

The franchise tomb raider, which already has 28 years of history, 20 successful titles on the gaming market and three films, will now gain a new series, produced by Prime Video. Amazon announced the production this Monday, the 14th, which will be done in partnership with Crystal Dynamics and will have as screenwriter and executive producer the renowned director Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Check out all the details of the series that promises to bring a lot of excitement to the screen and a new adventure for Lara Croft!

The Tomb Raider franchise

The first game of tomb raider, launched in 1996, marked the beginning of a saga that captivated millions of fans around the globe. Over the years, the franchise has grown to more than 20 titles, gaining an impressive contingent of more than 160 million followers, according to a survey carried out in 2022. The protagonist is Lara Croft, a figure who transcended the limits of the virtual world to become a cultural icon of the 90s, recognized as the Most Iconic Video Game Character of All Time from Time.

In addition to games, films about the franchise were also released. The inaugural film of tomb raider, launched in 2001 and starring the talented Angelina Jolie In the role of Lara Croft, she transported the iconic explorer from video game screens to the big screen with style and impact. Directed by Simon west, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider took us on an exciting journey across the world, as Lara uncovered ancient mysteries, defied imminent dangers and faced formidable enemies.

However, her biggest challenge comes when a disturbing secret involving her father, a missing archaeologist, comes to light. With that, she launches into a new and risky mission: find the legendary Triangle of Light, a relic capable of manipulating time and space, before it falls into the hands of the dangerous Illuminati.

Two years after its debut, a sequel continued the cinematic saga with Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Origin of Life (2003)Directed by John de Bont and again starring Angelina Jolie. In this adventure, Lara faces an even more monumental challenge: locating Pandora's Box, a legendary artifact that contains the world's evils, while facing equally determined competitors.

In 2018, a new incarnation of the character came to life on screen with Tomb Raider: The Origin (2018), directed by Roar Uthaug and starring Alicia Vikander like Lara Croft. In this version, our protagonist is portrayed as the determined daughter of a missing explorer, determined to unravel the mysteries surrounding her father's fate. On a dangerous journey to a mythical island, possibly located off the coast of Japan, Lara trusts her intuition to uncover ancient secrets and face a series of challenges.

What is known about the series so far

This Monday (14), the Prime Video revealed a new project: a series of tomb raider, which will be scripted and executive produced by the talented Phoebe Waller-Bridge, popularly recognized for her work on the acclaimed series Fleabag, also available on the platform. The series, inspired by the iconic video game franchise of the same name, promises to explore the fascinating adventures of the fearless archaeologist and adventurer Lara Croft.

If I could tell my teenager this was happening, I think she would 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 well as many others, and I can't wait to embark on this adventure. Even the bats.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge, actress and writer.

The series project tomb raider emerged from a partnership between Crystal Dynamics and Amazon MGM Studios, with the dj2 as the first studio option. With launch scheduled exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in more than 240 countries, the series promises an exciting global expansion.

With interest boiling around tomb raider on Prime Video, many are already speculating about who Lara Croft will be in the series. Although the actress' identity is still a mystery, it is unlikely that Phoebe Waller-Bridge, despite being the mind behind the project, will take on the lead role.

The series is an executive collaboration between Crystal Dynamics, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Jenny Robbins da Wells Street Productions, Dmitri M. Johnson da dj2 Entertainment, Michael Scheel da Legendary Television. Amanda Greenblatt e Ryan Andolina also contribute as consulting producers under their banner Star party. It is important to emphasize that the Crystal Dynamics e Amazon MGM Studios are in charge of production.

New Tomb Raider game expected before the series

Before the series was announced, the Amazon Games and Crystal Dynamics revealed a partnership to develop a new multiplatform game tomb raider. Although the title is still undefined, it is already known that it will be a single-player narrative action-adventure game, promising to introduce a new chapter in Lara Croft's epic journeys. According to information from Amazon, the new game intends to incorporate all the elements that made tomb raider one of the most acclaimed franchises in the gaming market.

Additionally, Scot Amos, the studio director of Crystal Dynamics, emphasized that the partnership with Amazon MGM Studios and Amazon Games is very rich. With a massive global reach, these collaborations are allowing the franchise tomb raider expand to new horizons, bringing fans exciting and immersive adventures.

Release forecast

Although details about the series' release date have not yet been released, tomb raider No. Prime Video, fans can prepare for its debut by exploring the franchise's previous films as well as the games.

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Sources: Amazon, ScreenRant, The Hollywood Reporter

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