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You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 4 wins & 15 nominations. See more awards » Videos Adventuress Lara Croft goes on a quest to save the mythical Pandora's Box before an evil scientist and recruits a former Marine turned mercenary to assist her. Director: Jan de Bont A CIA agent goes on the run after a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy. Director: Phillip Noyce A frustrated office worker learns that he is the son of a professional assassin, and that he shares his father's superhuman killing abilities. Director: Timur Bekmambetov The mummified body of Imhotep is shipped to a museum in London, where he once again wakes and begins his campaign of rage and terror. Director: Stephen Sommers A desert warrior rises up against the evil army that is destroying his homeland. He captures the enemy's key sorcerer, takes her deep into the desert and prepares for a final showdown. Director: Chuck Russell An American serving in the French Foreign Legion on an archaeological dig at the ancient city of Hamunaptra accidentally awakens a mummy.

Director: Stephen Sommers A retired master car thief must come back to the industry and steal 50 cars with his crew in one night to save his brother's life. Director: Dominic Sena Revolves around Frank, an American tourist visiting Italy to mend a broken heart. Elise is an extraordinary woman who deliberately crosses his path. Director: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck Stars: Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Paul Bettany Three women, detectives with a mysterious boss, retrieve stolen voice-ID software, using martial arts, tech skills, and sex appeal. Director: McG A bored married couple is surprised to learn that they are both assassins hired by competing agencies to kill each other. Director: Doug Liman Despite trying to keep his swashbuckling to a minimum, a threat to California's pending statehood causes the adventure-loving Alejandro de la Vega (Banderas) -- and his wife, Elena (Zeta-Jones) -- to take action. Director: Martin Campbell A demon, raised from infancy after being conjured by and rescued from the Nazis, grows up to become a defender against the forces of darkness.

Director: Guillermo del Toro Edit Storyline A member of a rich British aristocratic family, Lara Croft is a "tomb raider" who enjoys collecting ancient artifacts from ruins of temples, cities, etc. worldwide, and doesn't mind going through death-defying dangers to get them. She is skilled in hand-to-hand combat, weapons training, and foreign languages - and does them all in tight outfits. Well, the planets of the solar system are going into planetary alignment (Which occurs every 5,000 years), and a secret society called the Illuminati is seeking an ancient talisman that gives its possessor the ability to control time. However, they need a certain clock/key to help them in their search, and they have to find the talisman in one week or wait until the next planetary alignment to find it again. Lara happens to find that key hidden in a wall of her mansion. The Illuminati steal it, and Lara gets an old letter from her deceased father telling her about the society's agenda (Her father was also the one who hid the key). Now, she ... Written by Vampirok Born into Wealth. Groomed by the Elite. Trained for Combat.

See more » Genres: Rated PG-13 for action violence and some sensuality | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 15 June 2001 (USA) See more » Also Known As: $47,735,743 (USA) (15 June 2001) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia Lara Croft is English and Alex West is American. However, the actress Angelina Jolie who plays Croft is American and Daniel Craig , the actor who plays West, is English. See more » Goofs Lara's whole goal in the film is to destroy the triangle so the Illuminati can't use it's evil power, however, after successfully getting the first half at the first tomb, she spends the entire third act trying to acquire the second half in order to destroy them both. The problem is that she has one piece already and one half can not work without joining it with the other, so why doesn't she just destroy the one she has, rendering the second piece useless?

See more » Quotes [first lines] [after an extended action sequence with a training robot which then attempts to revive itself and sneak up on her] There are no opening credits after the title has been shown. See more » Connections Written and Performed by Oxide & Neutrino Courtesy of EastWest Records U.K. By Arrangement with Warner Special Products – See all my reviews "Tomb Raider" is a harmless diversion that should please its core audience. I loved the performance of Angelina Jolie, who brings the computer game heroine Lara Croft to life. I watched an interview with Jolie in which she said that she really "became Lara Croft". With her mock British accent, Jolie is a lot of fun as the adventurer-archaeologist who is equal parts Bruce Wayne and Indiana Jones, but with a much better body. Taking its cue from the video game, the film's screenplay is more of a puzzle than a plot. The script is a patchwork of ideas that plays like a Greatest Hits collection of other films. It deals with end of the world stuff, but it never feels apocalyptic. It's controlled chaos, utterly lacking in surprise.

The script jumps from one expected moment to the next, never apologizing for its lack of originality. At least Jolie understands the limitations of the script. There's enough conviction in her performance to make you want to believe in Lara Croft, the spunky heiress is who is equally at home in her spacious mansion or within the catacombs of a lost tomb. She's guided by the spirit (both literally and figuratively) of her late adventurer father, Lord Croft (Jon Voight), and assisted by an archaeologist Alex West (Daniel Craig) and cyber-geek creator Bryce (Noah Taylor). The film opens like "Raiders of the Lost Ark," with Lara Croft deep inside one of those musty, dusty tombs. Instead of outrunning a giant boulder, Croft squares off against a mechanical monster, a robotic menace that seems to come out of nowhere. It doesn't. We learn that it's a creation of Bryce, used to keep Croft on her toes. Angelina Jolie made the perfect Lara Croft; her facial expressions and sly smirks added a personality to the flick that I can only imagine the video game is missing.

She seemed smart, brave, and composed as well as full of emotion. Okay, maybe the parts with her father (real-life papa Jon Voight) were a little over the top, but since the whole movie is just eye-candy anyway they seemed to fit. The fight scenes among ruins got me. How can you not love Lara Croft jumping onto a swinging obelisk to smash a glass eye that holds the key to time, or sledding thru an ice cave being pulled by dogs? Or the scene where the villains jump through her castle windows as she rappels around the walls, smashing chandeliers and pistol-whipping bad guys? What's a girl to do but hop on her motorbike, take a guy out sideways, and race off at 100 miles an hour? Excellent. 64 of 83 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?

Yes 10 Actresses Who Could Play Lara Croft in ‘Tomb Raider’ 10 Actresses Who Could Play Lara Croft in ‘Tomb Raider’ Share Comment The genre of films based on video game franchises has had a hard ride to this point – no matter how acclaimed, how beloved, or how profitable the source material may be. But of the few that have managed to gain a strong foothold in the mainstream, even fewer predicted the success of Tomb Raider – which is why it’s unsurprising that a film reboot of the former Angelina Jolie-led series has been in the works for years. But it was only recently that the project gained speed; landing both a production commitment from Warner Bros. and a new writer . With the video game version of Lara Croft being successfully rebooted via a grittier, more emotionally-driven origin story for the famous crypt-crawler, it seems a similar direction is in store for the new movie . That helps narrow down the field for possible leading ladies, while potentially ruling out actresses previously rumored for the part (from Hayley Atwell to Olivia Wilde ).

So we’ve done our best to assemble a list of actresses we think could tackle the part of Lady Croft in her early days – and a few alternatives, should the studio follow the previous plan and seek out an established star. Without further ado, read on for our list of 10 Actresses Who Could Play Lara Croft in the new Tomb Raider movie. Lily James She may be best known for roles as refined, bright-eyed young women , but there’s more to actress Lily James than appears at first glance. Having become best known internationally for her turns in Downton Abbey and the upcoming Cinderella , few would need convincing that James is capable of portraying the naive and pampered (even if well-meaning) Lara, which the first chapter of a Tomb Raider origin story would require. Yet James’ role in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies shows she’s willing to take on more… ambitious parts, while giving her valuable experience as a polite-yet-deadly heroine. And her work as a competitive runner in Fast Girls (2012) proves she can pull of the physical aspects of Lara Croft’s character. A bigger-budget, action-oriented film may not be her top priority, but stranger things have happened.

Camilla Luddington Actress Camilla Luddington may be the only one on our list who has actually played Lara Croft already, having supplied the vocal and motion performances for the famous heroine in the most recent Tomb Raider video game. But her credits aren’t limited to the digital space – nor the character of the English cave-diver. With roles in everything from Grey’s Anatomy and Californication to True Blood , Luddington has an impressive resume – even without the experience of playing Lady Croft. But if the plan is to tell an origin story like that of the game – and to do it with some speed – then Luddington could be the wisest choice. Having already captured the emotional and physical rise of Lara from an amateur archaeologist, much of the work would be done already. Gemma Arterton While certainly too seasoned to play the ‘immature’ Lara that might be pursued, there’s no question that Gemma Arterton is capable of picking up the banner dropped by Angelina Jolie. After her turn in Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters managed to both charm and thrill in a somewhat disappointing adventure, we were convinced there were few roles Arterton wouldn’t be able to play – Wonder Woman included.

True, a role like British socialite Lara Croft may not be too much of a stretch for Arterton. But with a film series carrying this much baggage, casting an actress who makes perfect sense on paper is obviously appealing. That’s assuming the filmmakers are comfortable with introducing an adult Lara, which isn’t necessarily a deal breaker. Tuppence Middleton Though not yet a household name (hard to believe), Tuppence Middleton has had an impressive year. After a variety of small TV and film roles in the UK, Middleton has delivered some notable performances in the past year – notable for very different reasons. First, there was the critically-acclaimed WWII-era The Imitation Game , followed by the significantly less-acclaimed Jupiter Ascending . Middleton fits the bill in plenty of ways, and having recently played a member of galactic royalty who managed to seem likable in a deeply flawed adventure, there are few noblewomen that Middleton would struggle to play. The more physical aspects of a Lara Croft origin story might be a challenge, but having made a name for herself in just a few short years, a starring role would be a logical next step.

Daisy Ridley Daisy Ridley may be an unknown, but so were Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill when they were entrusted with the Star Wars name. Though her acting resume is limited to guest spots on UK shows like Casualty, Silent Witness and Mr. Selfridge, she seemed to contain enough potential for director J.J. Abrams to cast her as ‘Rey,’ one of the young stars launching a new trilogy with Star Wars: The Force Awakens . Few film franchises are guaranteed to make celebrities of young actors like the one set in “a galaxy far, far away,” which means the world will be watching to see if Ridley has the makings of a real blockbuster star. If she delivers, then audiences will watch her skyrocket to the top of the list of young English actresses – and a role as the new Tomb Raider could use that kind of marketing. Tatiana Maslany Sure, Canadian actress Tatiana Maslany may not fulfill the ‘English’ requirement of the role, but she has already proven capable of playing vastly different types of character – at the same time, no less.

As the star of Orphan Black , Maslany has played a hothead and an intellectual; women who are shaken to their core by the slightest bit of disaster or violence, and those who use trauma to forge them into even more durable heroines. That proves she’s got the skills to do justice to most of the aspects of Lara’s character, especially if the film is intended to take her from one extreme to another. Since Maslany is still short of ‘star’ status for the masses (read: criminally underrated), her open schedule may also be that of an actress lacking the star power sought by the studio. But if an actress of her quality landed the part, it would prove the filmmakers were looking to tell a true origin story, and avoid the pattern set with the previous two films. Margot Robbie It’s hard to believe that despite the instant fame brought with roles in The Wolf of Wall Street , Focus , Z For Zachariah and the upcoming Suicide Squad, Margot Robbie has yet to reach the age of 25. Clearly not shying away from the spotlight, the Australian actress is soon to lead one planned blockbuster franchise – but in this day and age, a rising young star tied to just one is increasingly uncommon.

Mastering the art of seduction and falsehoods in Focus – after playing a sweet, lighthearted flight attendant in Pan Am – proved that Robbie has range as well as staying power opposite Hollywood heavy-hitters. We know that she’ll be getting into ‘superhero shape’ for her role as Harley Quinn, and with roles in Tarzan and Fun House already in the works, Robbie is looking to get her hands dirty. Pair that drive with a heroine like Lara Croft, and how many fans would raise an eyebrow? Alexandra Dowling Alexandra Dowling may have only a handful of credits to her name – perhaps best known to our readers for her brief (and we mean brief) role as Roslin Frey in Game of Thrones – but all it takes is a single performance to turns heads. It’s for that reason that Dowling’s turn as Queen Anne in BBC’s The Musketeers seems to have sent her star on the rise with alarming speed, landing her on the shortlist for the new female lead in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (a part that ultimately went to another actress on our list).

Portraying the Queen of Great Britain leaves little doubt that Dowling can carry Lara’s entitled upbringing convincingly – the fact that she managed to do it while still showing a softer side has us (and Disney, apparently) thinking she’s capable of a bigger spotlight. Add the fact that Dowling has the look fans are likely to get behind, and she makes our shortlist with ease. Felicity Jones The Star Wars camp hasn’t let many young, relatively unknown actresses slip past them, with Daisy Ridley and Tatiana Maslany apparently being eyed for mainline or spinoff films. But it was Felicity Jones who landed the starring role in the 2016 Star Wars spinoff ; an unsurprising choice, given the recent buzz surrounding the English actress. Not only due to an impressive turn as Jane Hawking in The Theory of Everything , but as a potential comic book superhero in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 . In hindsight, it may have been for the best that Jones’ role as Felicia Hardy (a.k.a. Black Cat) was kept to a minimum; on the other hand, there’s no reason to doubt that Jones would have been a strong addition to Sony’s Spider-Man universe .

But all must move on, and although a starring role in a Star Wars spinoff film may make another adventure franchise seem like overkill, a dramatic approach to Tomb Raider is something we would love to see Jones tackle. Kaya Scodelario Kaya Scodelario may be the youngest actress on our list, but she’s also one of the most seasoned. Starting her acting career on the UK series Skins at the age of 14, Scodelario’s talents soon led to more TV and small film roles, but her career has hit top speed in the past year. Hitting American audiences as the sole actress in the YA novel adaptation The Maze Runner , the planned franchise is just the first of many that she may find herself signed for. Disney gave Scodelario the nod for the upcoming sequel/soft reboot of Pirates of the Caribbean , confirming that a blockbuster career in North America is most definitely a possibility. At just 22 and already a veteran portraying relatable young women enduring the hardships that adolescence brings, Tomb Raider doesn’t just seem like an achievable challenge, but a strong fit, first and foremost. Whether the filmmakers agree (or her schedule will allow such a role) remains to be seen.

Conclusion That concludes our list of actresses that we feel could play the young, vulnerable, untested Lara – as well as the battle-hardened, fearless tomb raider she will one day become. Whether the filmmakers decide to cast an actress who will need to toughen up before the eyes of the audience, or a proven badass who will have to show a softer side, we think any of the names on our list would be compelling choices. What are your hopes for the next Tomb Raider? Do the actresses on our list fit your idea of the ideal Lara, or do you have a different actress/version in mind? Leave your thoughts in the comments. Hayley Atwell wants to play Lara Croft in new 'Tomb Raider' movie - NME NME 9:18 am - Apr 22, 2013 0shares 0shares The 'Tomb Raider' video game series has just been rebooted and now there's a new movie in the works PA Hayley Atwell has expressed an interest in playing Lara Croft in the new Tomb Raider movie, calling the role “fantastic”.

The Tomb Raider video game series has recently been rebooted and now MGM has teamed up with production company GK Films to develop a new film franchise based on the games. The new Tomb Raider movie is being produced by GK Films founder Graham King, whose numerous producer or executive producer credits include Argo, The Departed and The Aviator. Casting is a hot topic online, but the reboot is unlikely to star Angelina Jolie, who played heroine Lara Croft in two previous movies based on the video games, 2001’s Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and 2003’s Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle Of Life. Those films took over $430 million (£280 million) between them at the box office worldwide. Now Atwell – best known as Peggy Carter in Captain America – has responded to rumours linking her to the role. She told Australian newspaper The Age : “There’s… some kind of online campaign for me to do Tomb Raider Reborn, which I know has just come out as a computer game.

MGM have the rights to make it into a film, which would be fantastic to do because I’d get to spend a year of my life training hard and pick up all sorts of fantastic fun skills.” Since its release on March 5, the new Tomb Raider game has already sold 3.4 million copies worldwide. Lara Croft, an uncommonly adventurous and glamorous globe-trotting archaeologist, first appeared in a 1996 video game that was available on PS1 and Sega Saturn consoles. Song Stories Alicia Vikander to play Lara Croft in ‘Tomb Raider’ reboot – EW.com RELATED: 23 Butt-Kicking Women in Film and TV Vikander, who won an Academy Award in the best supporting actress category for her role in The Danish Girl at this year’s Oscars ceremony, will next be seen in this summer’s Jason Bourne. Croft was previously played by Angelina Jolie in a two separate films. The Tomb Raider video game franchise has sold over 45 million copies worldwide since the first installment was launched in 1996. Back in March, it was reported that Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley had been in discussions to play Croft.

“I’m waiting for someone to say ‘I want you, let’s do it,'” Ridley said in a later interview about the rumors . Show Full Article Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life ( 2003 ) PG-13 | Adventuress Lara Croft goes on a quest to save the mythical Pandora's Box before an evil scientist and recruits a former Marine turned mercenary to assist her.

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Director: Timur Bekmambetov Revolves around Frank, an American tourist visiting Italy to mend a broken heart. Elise is an extraordinary woman who deliberately crosses his path. Director: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck Stars: Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Paul Bettany The mummified body of Imhotep is shipped to a museum in London, where he once again wakes and begins his campaign of rage and terror. Director: Stephen Sommers Three women, detectives with a mysterious boss, retrieve stolen voice-ID software, using martial arts, tech skills, and sex appeal. Director: McG A desert warrior rises up against the evil army that is destroying his homeland. He captures the enemy's key sorcerer, takes her deep into the desert and prepares for a final showdown. Director: Chuck Russell A bored married couple is surprised to learn that they are both assassins hired by competing agencies to kill each other. Director: Doug Liman Despite trying to keep his swashbuckling to a minimum, a threat to California's pending statehood causes the adventure-loving Alejandro de la Vega (Banderas) -- and his wife, Elena (Zeta-Jones) -- to take action.

Director: Martin Campbell A retired master car thief must come back to the industry and steal 50 cars with his crew in one night to save his brother's life. Director: Dominic Sena An American serving in the French Foreign Legion on an archaeological dig at the ancient city of Hamunaptra accidentally awakens a mummy. Director: Stephen Sommers In the Far East, Alex O'Connell, the son of famed mummy fighters Rick and Evy O'Connell, unearths the mummy of the first Emperor of Qin -- a shape-shifting entity cursed by a witch centuries ago. Director: Rob Cohen Edit Storyline Intrepid British archaeologist Lara Croft has made perhaps the most important archaeological discovery in history: an orb that leads to the mythical Pandora's Box. Unfortunately, the orb falls into the hands of Jonathan Reiss, an evil scientist who deals in killer viruses and hopes to sell the secrets of the box as the ultimate weapon. Recruited by British Intelligence to get the orb back from Reiss, Lara recruits Terry Sheridan, a British marine turned mercenary (and her former love interest) to help. The two embark on an adventure that spans continents in an attempt to regain the orb...

Written by Gavin Nelson Rated PG-13 for action violence and some sensuality | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 25 July 2003 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Tomb Raider 2 See more » Filming Locations: $21,783,641 (USA) (25 July 2003) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia In the film, Lara and Terry walk into a mall in Hong Kong called Times Square, after which they make their way to a then-unfinished taller building called the IFC tower. The film treats the two buildings as if they are attached, but in fact they are a subway train ride apart. The large skylight that looks up the IFC tower from Times Square was digitally added into the scene. See more » Goofs The black car coming into the street during the action scene in Shanghai is a RHD with number plates from Hong Kong, even when Shanghai and the rest of China uses LHD vehicles. Even if the car managed to drive all the way up to Shanghai from Hong Kong (impossible in the short time frame), the vehicle would require an additional cross-border plate issued by the mainland.

See more » Quotes [first lines] Jimmy Petraki : They found another one. There's going to be no treasure left by the time she gets here. During the end credits, the names rolling through the center are highlighted. See more » Connections by Alexandra Slate, Colin Cripps and Gavin Brown Performed by Alexandra Slate Pretty Good, If All You Want Is A Brainless Action Movie 1 July 2005 | by christian123 – See all my reviews Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life is an improvement over the original as it delivers more action and adventure. Archaeologist and explorer extraordinaire, Lara Croft, journeys to a temple which has sunken underwater in search of lost treasures. During her expedition, Croft happens upon a sphere that contains the mythical Pandora's Box, only to have it stolen from her by Chen Lo, the leader of a Chinese crime syndicate. Chen Lo is in league with a bad guy named Reiss, who wants to use the priceless Box as a doomsday weapon. The plot sounds okay but the main reason someone would see this film is for the action scenes and Angelina Jolie. People just wanting those two things will probably enjoy this film.

People that want a good story and better direction should skip this film. The action scenes are really cool and are done well. However, the story is weak and the film doesn't quite make sense at times either. I think the person that should be blamed is Jan de Bont. He is a terrible director and can't build up suspense very well. He did a bit better then Simon West but still the studio should have hired someone else. The acting is good not great but nothing horrible either. Angelina Jolie does a good job of playing Lara Croft and she is also very breathtaking in the film. Gerard Butler does a good job as well though sometimes his performance wasn't very interesting. The action scenes are really cool and are done well. Another problem I had with this film is that it gets boring at times. Having a lot of action doesn't mean its audience will be entertained. The movie's running time is 117 minutes which is a bit longer then the original. I think they could have cut the film down to about the same length as there some pointless scenes. If you hated the original then you should skip this film as the film is more of the same but it is more entertaining.

As long as you don't try to notice too many of the mistakes in the film then you should enjoy it. If your looking for a serious action flick then just skip this. Rating 6.8/10 23 of 38 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes Star Wars' Daisy Ridley on the hunt for Lara Croft role in Tomb Raider reboot | Film | The Guardian Daisy Ridley Star Wars' Daisy Ridley on the hunt for Lara Croft role in Tomb Raider reboot Force Awakens star hopes to take archeological adventurer role in series based on the hugely popular video game Raidy or not ... Star Wars actor Daisy Ridley. Photograph: Andrew Cowie/EPA Tuesday 22 March 2016 06.32 EDT Last modified on Thursday 5 May 2016 06.21 EDT Close This article is 10 months old Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Daisy Ridley has confirmed talks to take on the role of Lara Croft in a forthcoming Tomb Raider reboot.

Speaking to the Hollywood Reporter at the Empire awards in London, the British actor said there had “been conversations” about her taking on the part of the English archaeological explorer made famous by Angelina Jolie in two early noughties films. “I’m waiting for someone to say ‘I want you, let’s do it’,” she said. It is understood no script yet exists for the project, which is in its early stages. Star Wars' Daisy Ridley says: 'I will not apologise for how I look' Read more Ridley, 23, who is set to return as Rey in Star Wars: Episode VIII suggested she would have enough time to shoot different projects. “Absolutely, I’m trying to fill up my calendar,” she told the Hollywood Reporter. Pinterest Star Wars: The Force Awakens - video review Jolie played Croft in two films, 2001’s Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and 2003’s Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life. Neither fared well with critics but the first instalment was a box-office smash, taking $274.7m worldwide.

Both movies were based on the long-running Eidos Interactive video game franchise which kicked off with 1996’s Tomb Raider. Norwegian director Roar Uthaug, best known for disaster movie The Wave , is set to make his English language debut on the reboot. The new iteration, announced in November , is reportedly an origins story. Daisy Ridley May Play Lara Croft in 'Tomb Raider' Reboot: Report | Moviefone Daisy Ridley May Play Lara Croft in 'Tomb Raider' Reboot: Report by Katie Roberts Fresh off the gig of her life, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" starlet Daisy Ridley may be gearing up to play another badass female, with word that she's among a number of actresses vying for the coveted role of Lara Croft in a "Tomb Raider" reboot. Deadline reports that Ridley, a previously-unknown 23-year-old who played franchise newcomer Rey in "The Force Awakens" to much fanfare, is right in the thick of the casting process for "Tomb Raider," a reboot of the 2001 flick that starred another on-the-rise talent: Angelina Jolie.

While the trade notes that "conversations have taken place" between Ridley and filmmakers, "this is still very early and there have been no official negotiations or offer yet, with the producers keeping their options wide open at this stage." The Croft part is considered "one of THE plum gigs out there for a young actress," according to Deadline. Interest in the long-dormant "Tomb Raider" film franchise has risen in recent years thanks to a successful reboot of the video game series that spawned the original film and its 2003 sequel, "Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life." That 2013 game reboot focuses on a younger Lara Croft, on her first quest as an archaeology student, making fresh-faced Ridley a natural fit for the part. The new "Tomb Raider" flick has been in development for several years, though we'd imagine with Ridley on board it would come together quickly. Ridley is currently shooting "Star Wars: Episode VIII," though her post-"Star Wars" slate is surprisingly empty for now, save a gig as an executive producer of the documentary "The Eagle Huntress." Could another high-profile action role be in order? Only time will tell.

Camilla Luddington is new Lara Croft | Technology | The Guardian Camilla Luddington is new Lara Croft British actor who played Kate Middleton will do voiceover and motion-capture work for next Tomb Raider game Lara Croft is to be played by British actor Camilla Luddington in the new Tomb Raider Tuesday 26 June 2012 04.07 EDT First published on Tuesday 26 June 2012 04.07 EDT Close This article is 4 years old Camilla Luddington has been named as the actor who plays Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider video game. The 29-year-old English-born actor joins Angelina Jolie, Minnie Driver and Keeley Hawes, who have all portrayed the British adventurer in various forms in the past. Luddington's most recent work includes playing another well-known British figure – the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton – in the made-for-TV film William & Kate. She has also starred with David Duchovny in the Showtime series Californication, and is scheduled to appear in the upcoming fifth season of HBO's True Blood.

Besides doing the voiceover work for the new game, Luddington is also doing all the motion-capture for the character – making her the first performer to lend both vocal talents and body shape to Lara Croft. Luddington was chosen after an international search by the game's developer, Crystal Dynamics, which is positioning the new game as a reboot of the franchise. The new Tomb Raider game serves as an origin story for 21-year-old Croft , in which she is shipwrecked on a remote tropical island and has to fight for survival against the elements and a group of murderous aggressors. Crystal Dynamics said Luddington had convinced them that she could deliver both the emotional depth and youthful tone they sought for the character. "This has been one of the most important jobs for us to get right," said Darrell Gallagher, studio head of Crystal Dynamics. "This Tomb Raider game is very different to any other and we are demanding far more from the voice acting than ever before." The new game, which is due for release in March 2013, is a good deal grittier and darker in tone than previous entries in the Tomb Raider franchise.

Recent demos of the game at the E3 2012 games convention in Los Angeles sparked controversy when it was revealed that one of Lara Croft's would-be assailants tries to sexually assault her before she kills him. Tomb Raider Reboot Casts Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft Tomb Raider Reboot Casts Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft Share Comment After a successful run on video game consoles and at the box office in the late 1990s and early 2000s, popularity of the Tomb Raider franchise dipped in subsequent years. Series star Lara Croft (played by Angelina Jolie in the original live-action movie) remained a video game icon but the interactive titles in which she appeared began to suffer from “sequelitis” – leading to a reboot of the franchise from developer Square Enix in 2013.

Taking a more “grounded” approach to Croft and her world, and evolving the series’ combat to compete with modern third-person shooter titles (most notably Sony’s Uncharted games), the developer revamped Lara’s origins in Tomb Raider -portraying the heroine’s first brush with death and adventure (that left her stranded on a mysterious island with no choice but to kill an army of mercenaries in order to survive the ordeal). Designed as a cinematic experience, with heart-pounding interactive set-pieces, in an immersive (and supernatural) locale, it didn’t take long for talk of a full-on film reboot to take shape. Three years later, with another successful game under their belt (in 2015’s Rise of the Tomb Raider), Square Enix, in partner ship with MGM and Warner Bros., is moving forward with the Tomb Raider film reboot – and a new report has revealed who will step into the starring role of Lara Croft: Alicia Vikander. THR reported the news – indicating that Vikander has officially signed-on for the role.

For months, it had been suspected the studio was attempting to court Star Wars – Episode 7 star Daisy Ridley for the part (and the actress had even confirmed “conversations ) but, whether Ridley wasn’t interested or the studio went in a new direction, Vikander has won the role of Lara Croft. While Ridley would have been a great pick, there’s no question that MGM has an incredible actress in Vikander – and the very fact that an up-and-coming Academy Award winner is taking-on the role of Lara Croft is a strong endorsement of the direction that MGM intends to go with the project, what Square Enix was able to accomplish in rebranding the character, as well as the evolution of video game movies as a notable subgenre (a far cry from the days of Uwe Boll snatching up film rights and churning out low-budget game adaptations). As evidenced by Academy Award nominee Michael Fassbender starring in the Assassin’s Creed adaption, talented actors are beginning to see value in leading a video game franchise film series – an inevitable development that we discussed multiple times on the Screen Rant podcast .

Time will tell whether Assassin’s Creed, Tomb Raider, and Duncan Jones’ big-budget Warcraft movie can compete for audience attention, in an industry packed with comic book adaptations, but the inclusion of talented actors is certainly a strong indicator that studios are taking these video game films seriously. After all, the video game industry is now bigger than the film industry – and video games, themselves, aren’t just interactive adventures anymore, they’re extremely valuable multimedia brands. As for Vikander, the actress erupted onto the Hollywood scene in 2014 and posted an extremely successful year in 2015 – with fan-favorite (not to mention award-winning) performances in Ex Machina and The Danish Girl as well as a fun turn in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (her inclusion in the long-in-development and largely ignored Seventh Son was actually one of the better aspects of an otherwise generic fantasy film). As a result, Vikander is a quality choice to bring the modern version of Lara (the one that is known for layered complexity not a skimpy outfit) to life on the big screen.

Between emotional performances in respected dramas and butt-kicking brawls in U.N.C.L.E., Vikander should have no problem depicting a nuanced mix of vulnerability, determination, and strength in young Lara Croft. Unfortunately, little is known about the Tomb Raider film reboot yet (though, it is inspired by the path Square Enix has set ). Once further official info is revealed, we’ll be sure to report back. Assuming rumors are true that the film will target a Fall 2017 release , we should be hearing a lot more information about what MGM and Warner Bros. have planned very soon. Daisy Ridley Confirms Talks for Lara Croft 'Tomb Raider' Role | Moviefone Daisy Ridley Confirms Talks for Lara Croft 'Tomb Raider' Role by Katie Roberts Following the juicy rumor that "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" star Daisy Ridley was in talks for the lead role in a " Tomb Raider " reboot, the actress herself has confirmed that she's being eyed for the part of Lara Croft. Ridley spoke to The Hollywood Reporter this weekend at the Empire Awards in London, where she picked up the best female newcomer prize.

When asked by the trade about the "Tomb Raider" rumors, the actress acknowledged that there "have been conversations" between her and filmmakers about taking the role -- though she has not been offered the part yet. "I'm waiting for someone to say 'I want you, let's do it'," Ridley told THR. According to a report from earlier this month, Ridley is one of a number of actresses vying for the plum role, which is a younger version of the character originated onscreen by Angelina Jolie in 2001's "Tomb Raider" flick. Interest in the film franchise has been renewed thanks to a 2013 video game reboot that follows the first adventures of archaeology student Lara Croft -- and it turns out that that game has convinced John Boyega, Ridley's "Force Awakens" costar, that the actress would be perfect for the part. Boyega, who was also at the Empire Awards (and also picked up some hardware, in the form of the best male newcomer prize), told THR, "I played 'Tomb Raider' the game, it's a new take and I think the movies are going to be based on that version.

But I texted Daisy [and] was like, 'this is you!' and 'you need to get on that because you could be Lara Croft.' She should be." While it seems likely that this reboot will indeed follow the new video game script, that has yet to be formally announced. (And Ridley herself told THR that there's no script for the flick just yet.) But regardless of its specific plot, Ridley has more than proven herself in the action genre thanks to her "Force Awakens" part, and we think she'd be a natural fit for another high-octane franchise. Whether she lands this role or not, it's still a bit strange that she has yet to score another film gig following her breakout performance. The actress told THR that she's currently "trying to fill up [her] calendar." Get on it, Hollywood!

Question: Who plays Lara Croft in the Tomb Raider movies?
Answer: Angelina Jolie