Tomb Raider TV show

[JohnC]

With the Vikander sequel now dead, Amazon have Phoebe Waller-Bridge making a TV show. Writing scripts and exec producing, not starring. Not as far as casting a new Lara yet.

 

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/tomb-raider-tv-show-amazon-phoebe-waller-bridge-1235311582/

[DeciderVT]

Possibly the best person for the job, given her recent work experience. 

[Capwn]

Has anyone mentioned to Amazon that Tombraider has a shit story?

[Mogster]

53 minutes ago, Capwn said:

Has anyone mentioned to Amazon that Tombraider has a shit story?

The show will presumably have an original story though. I think the character and the "brand" are hugely recognisable in spite of the stories, and it's that which Amazon will want to to draw upon rather than come up with their own "Adventure Lady".

[iknowgungfu]

I think there could be potential in this if it manages to untangle from the video games a bit. It would need to make sure it knows what it is and try not to take itself too seriously obviously. 
 

I didn’t mind the Vikander movie from a few years back. I do have a hefty crush on her though but I thought she suited the role. 

[Capwn]

Feel like just relying on brand/character alone hasn’t faired well so far. Not that I think Lara is an interesting character. It’s a doomed project really, should mention it to Amazon before they spend millions on it.

[ryodi]

A shame because I enjoyed the Vikander Tomb Raider movie. My prediction is that to cut costs they recycle some of the sets and assets from the LOTR series. 

[g wings]

17 hours ago, Capwn said:

Has anyone mentioned to Amazon that Tombraider has a shit story?

You get Amazon in Canada?