Amazon's Live-action version fall out ' was such a huge hit that it came as a surprise to everyone that it was allowed to be adapted into a film directed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. tomb raider series.
Last year, reports surfaced that Amazon was developing Fleabag's Waller-Bridge and Tomb Raider series, and it looks like Amazon has finally decided to move forward with development on Prime Video. The streamer announced yesterday that Waller-Bridge will write and executive produce the show based on the classic video game series, but further details have yet to be confirmed. It's not really surprising that Amazon decided to move forward with this initiative. After all, Fallout quickly became the second most-watched show of all time, so it's clear that people are hungry for a good video game adaptation.
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Waller-Bridge said in a statement: “If I told my teenage self that this was happening, I think she would explode. Tomb Raider has been a huge part of my life, and I couldn't have been more passionate about watching TV.” I feel incredibly honored to be able to deliver this.” Lara Croft means a lot to me, as she does to many people, and I can't wait to go on her adventures with Butts and All. ”
Scott Amos, studio head of Crystal Dynamics, developer of the reboot series of Tomb Raider games, also issued a statement of his own, saying, “Amazon MGM Studios and Amazon Games are great collaborators with great influence around the world.'' “This allows us to expand our business.” Our Tomb Raider series includes multiple new adventures and a shared passion for creating impactful, entertaining, and moving experiences for players and viewers in every aspect of this world. The timeless story spans all media platforms to cater to audiences who want to engage with Tomb Raider. This is an important step towards our future with our fans around the world. ”
Back in 2022, it was confirmed that Amazon Games would be publishing the next Tomb Raider game, with Crystal Dynamics currently in development. We haven't heard anything about the game since then, but it's probably only a matter of time now that the show has finally been greenlit to air.