Shortlist Revealed for Lara Croft Role

Amazon is developing a live-action Tomb Raider series for Prime Video, with Phoebe Waller-Bridge as the writer and producer. The search for the actress to portray Lara Croft has narrowed down to a shortlist that includes Sophie Turner and Lucy Boynton, both of whom are set to screen test for the coveted role. Other actresses like Emma Corrin and Mackenzie Davis are on the wish list but are not currently testing. Previous portrayals of Lara Croft include Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander, both of whom faced mixed reviews for their films. Waller-Bridge expressed her excitement for the project, emphasizing the personal significance of Lara Croft to her. The series follows the recent release of the animated show Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, which has been renewed for a second season.