While Vikander “can’t really say” much about Green’s update on Croft, the film will no doubt pick up after the events of the 2018 film helmed by Roar Uthaug and detailing Croft’s origin story inspired by her father (Dominic West) and his quest for an ancient Japanese statue.

As for Green’s interpretation, Vikander hinted, “I’ve been excited to show the world. I love what she’s done with ‘Lovecraft Country.’” Related ‘Irma Vep’: Crafting a Cinematic Hall of Mirrors Aubrey Plaza Responds to ‘Tomb Raider’ Fan Casting: I’m Open to Playing the ‘Original Badass’ Related Influential Awards Bodies Reshape 2023 Best Documentary Feature Race 23 Controversial Film and TV Book Adaptations That Rankled Their Audiences and Authors
“Lara Croft: Tomb Raider” first debuted in 2001 starring Angelina Jolie. The sequel film, “Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life,” premiered in 2003. IndieWire’s Kate Erbland wrote in her C+ rated review of 2018’s “Tomb Raider” that by the third act, the film felt “more like a videogame than a movie” despite trying to be a “fine enough start” for Vikander as Croft. “The creative team behind ‘Tomb Raider’ seems to bank on just such an assertion, as the final 10 minutes slavishly begs for a sequel,” Erbland penned. “Lara may have found her way out of this particular tomb raid, but the film’s conclusion is dedicated to laying out what’s to come next, introducing both a brand new big bad villain and callbacks to earlier game incarnations. It seems inevitable that Lara will be back for more; next time, maybe the whole thing can feel just a smidge more like its own film.” Meanwhile, “Lovecraft Country” showrunner Green’s vision could even further revamp the franchise. Following the cancellation of the HBO Max series, “Lovecraft Country” earned five Emmy nominations including Best Drama Series. Green posted a peek at what Season 2 would have been, dubbed “Lovecraft Country: Supremacy” about a divided nation overrun by zombies. Seems like a “Tomb Raider” plot if we’ve ever heard one… Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! Sign up for our Email Newsletters here.