Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft
Summary
A staple fiber in pop culture for just shy of 30 old age , theTomb Raiderfranchise has gone through many iterations . While the series ' protagonist , British archeologist and indurate survivor Lara Croft , maintains standardized traits across all the franchise ’s games , novel , strip , and picture show , there ’s no denying that every Lara Croft is a different twisting on the character . free in 1996 , the originalTomb Raidervideo game was so successful that it prompted its then - developer to moil out annual releases through 2003 . Unsurprisingly , Hollywood capitalize onTomb Raider ’s popularity bycasting Angelina Jolie as the live - action at law Lara Croft .
Two decade after Jolie ’s take on Lara Croft stormed the box post , the treasure - hunting friend is still being reinvent . The 2013 biz , Tomb Raider , boot Croft ’s ancestry account . Soon enough , it became the best - selling entry in the long - running video biz serial publication and spawned two video game sequels , wage hike of the Tomb Raider(2015 ) andShadow of the Tomb Raider(2018 ) . Now , Netflix ’s invigorate legal action - escapade series , Tomb Raider : The Legend of Lara Croft , is offering yet another interpretation of the iconic titular graphic symbol — complete with a brand name - newfangled voice worker .
Hayley Atwell Voices Lara Croft In Netflix’s Animated Tomb Raider Show
Atwell Takes Over From Lara Croft’s Video Game Voice Actor Camilla Luddington
In the viewing of theTomb Raidervideo game reboot ’s winner , Netflix ordered an anime - inspired serial establish on the enduringTomb Raiderfranchise . At the meter , the third installation in Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics ' Survivor trilogy had cap off the bestselling saga , while the Alicia Vikander - starringTomb Raider(2018 ) garnered an telling $ 274.7 million at the box place , despite harsh reviews . For Netflix , Croft felt like a winning stake . To make matter even more exciting , the banner - sprain - idiot box - producer announce thatHayley Atwell will voice Lara CroftinTomb Raider : The Legend of Lara Croft .
Hayley Atwell is an effected BBC Radio performer , give her a great fit for a leading vox theatrical role .
Best known for playing particular agent Peggy Carter inMarvel ’s Agent Carterand the Marvel Cinematic Universe ’s ( MCU)Captain Americanfilms , Atwell has also starred in other action mechanism - forward fare , includingMission : unsufferable – Dead Reckoning . Having look in an early time of year ofBlack Mirror , Atwell is also set to seem inHeartstopperseason 3 — another hugely successful Netflix serial publication . In addition to sound Peggy Carter in multiple MCU task , Hayley Atwell is an established BBC Radio performer , make her a great fit to helm an animated serial .
There have been two failed attempts to found a Tomb Raider moving-picture show franchise , so Amazon ’s upcoming reboot faces a few familiar challenges .
Hayley Atwell’s Lara Croft Is Older Than Vikander’s (But Younger Than Jolie’s)
Netflix’s Lara Croft Isn’t A Newcomer Or A Fully Seasoned Vet
Netflix ’s animatedTomb Raiderseries is sandwich between the upshot of the Survivor trilogy and the original saga of game that were released from 1996 to 2003 . Various timelines away , Lara Croft ’s old age in each of the installments indicate thatThe Legend of Lara Crofttakes billet after the reboot trilogybut before the original games . Since 2018’sTomb Raidermovie starring Vikander was an origin story inspired by 2013’sTomb Raider , Atwell ’s Croft is older than Vikander ’s . However , the other 2000s Angelina Jolie - starring flicks , which echoTomb Raider ’s classic gamesand comics , feature a slenderly old Lara Croft .
Amazon has plans to develop a shared universe centered on the Tomb Raider franchise , but can it follow ? Here ’s why this mind just does n’t figure out .
Hayley Atwell’s Lara Croft Is The Same One From The Survivor Trilogy
The Legend Of Lara Croft Continues The 2013 Tomb Raider Reboot Saga’s Story
While Vikander ’s Lara Croft was inspired by the Survivor trilogy , it ’s still a unique origin story . Meanwhile , Jolie ’s protagonist , who ’s most loosely base on the comics from around the early 2000s , is also decided from any video game counterpart . That ’s where Netflix ’s adaptation differs . The Lara Croft of the Survivor trilogy is virtually the same characterwho will be leadingTomb Raider : The Legend of Lara Croft . Set in the Survivor trilogy ’s rebootedTomb Raidercontinuity , the Netflix serial publication will bridge a significant gap in theTomb Raidertimeline .
Tomb Raider : The Legend of Lara Croftis schedule to premiere on Netflix on October 10 , 2024 .
This animated series follows the iconic tomb - raider Lara Croft as she ship on thrilling escapade , exploring ancient civilisation and uncovering obscure secrets . Balancing intellect and physical prowess , Lara navigate perfidious environments and encounters redoubtable adversaries , all while striving to protect the world ’s archaeological treasures .
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This animated series follows the iconic tomb-raider Lara Croft as she embarks on thrilling adventures, exploring ancient civilizations and uncovering hidden secrets. Balancing intellect and physical prowess, Lara navigates treacherous environments and encounters formidable adversaries, all while striving to protect the world’s archaeological treasures.
