A Tomb Raider movie reboot is confirmed for release on March 16, 2018. It will star Alicia Vikander, but there are no confirmed reports yet whether the star of the original movie, Angelina Jolie, will be seen as a cameo in the kick-ass action movie.
The game has been around for 20 years, while the movie adaptation was released in 2001. According to Producer Graham King, the new movie reboot will not pick-up on the last Lara Croft movie in 2003, Chatter Sports Net reported.
Story focuses on her search for dad
King said the reboot will focus its story on Lara's search for her father, News Everyday reported. He said it is considered a back to the roots story. Since it is a father and daughter story, it is expected to be quite emotional, he said. And he believes that that arc is what captured Alicia's interest to star in the film.
There were also reports that "The Danish Girl" Academy Award winner, Vikander, said the same thing about the plot, saying that it was an origin story. The 28-year-old star said the story will be emotional and hopefully fans will see a more in-depth side of the character. She hopes that this approach will bring something new to the table, allowing the film to stand on its own.
The movie's director, Roar Uthaug, commended the 2013 game in March and said he will try to make the reboot do the same thing. He wants to make the character more relatable to fans. He also wants to add a touch of his Norwegian roots to the franchise.
Original movie adaptation
Angelina Jolie's "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" in 2001 is still the highest grossing movie based on a video game in the US. However, its "The Cradle of Life" sequel was considered a disappointment in the box office. The game is now on its 20th year after being released in 1996 for PlayStations, PCs, and the Sega Saturn.
