Angelina Jolie’s Iconic Movie Set to Transform into an Exciting TV Series
The beloved Tomb Raider franchise, famously led by Angelina Jolie, is set to undergo a thrilling transformation into a television series, courtesy of the talented Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
Following her involvement in the upcoming Mr. and Mrs. Smith series adaptation alongside Donald Glover, Waller-Bridge has taken on the task of revamping another iconic Angelina Jolie action movie. This time, it’s Tomb Raider that will be brought to life in an exciting Amazon series, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
The project aims to reimagine the popular video game and movie series in a fresh and innovative way. Lara Croft, the athletic archaeologist originally created for the Tomb Raider video game in 1996, has since become a cultural icon. The franchise saw the release of two movies in 2001 and 2003, a film reboot in 2018 starring Alicia Vikander, and even a Netflix animated series. However, this upcoming series marks the first live-action adaptation for the adventurous protagonist.
Waller-Bridge will lend her creative prowess to the project, serving as a writer and executive producer alongside Amanda Greenblatt and Ryan Andolina, who have a production company in partnership with Amazon. While Waller-Bridge will be seen starring alongside Harrison Ford in the upcoming Indiana Jones 5, she has no plans to take on an acting role in this particular archeological adventure. Casting decisions for the series have yet to be announced, leaving fans curious about the potential involvement of Angelina Jolie herself.
The Tomb Raider adaptation is just one of the many exciting projects Waller-Bridge has on her plate. After signing a new deal with Amazon, she secured the rights to Claudia Lux’s book Sign Here, a comedic tale centered around a man working in hell who vies for a promotion. Additionally, Waller-Bridge is working on an untitled Amazon project that remains shrouded in mystery, with no specific details regarding its genre or plot disclosed. However, it has been confirmed that this project is separate from the Tomb Raider adaptation and will also take the form of a television series.
Before her collaboration with Amazon and her dive into the world of Tomb Raider, Waller-Bridge gained recognition for her critically acclaimed British comedy series, Fleabag. The show, which she both created and starred in, followed the life of a sharp-witted woman named Fleabag as she navigated relationships and personal growth in London. Fleabag earned Waller-Bridge six Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her captivating performance.
With Waller-Bridge’s creative prowess, the Tomb Raider television series promises to be an exciting and fresh take on the beloved franchise, offering fans a new adventure while paying homage to the iconic character brought to life by Angelina Jolie over two decades ago.