A costly endeavor to bring Tomb Raider to the small screen has reportedly hit a roadblock. Amazon’s plans to create a series based on the popular video game franchise, with Phoebe Waller-Bridge at the helm, have stalled.
The project, which began in 2023, had a budget of over $10 million for development, but so far, no complete script has been produced. According to the Daily Mail, sources close to the matter indicate that the series has been canceled.
The deal was inked in 2023, with Amazon Studios securing the rights and entrusting Waller-Bridge to lead the project. However, despite the significant investment, progress has been slow. It’s worth noting that Prime Video signed a contract with Waller-Bridge in 2019, worth $20 million per year, but since then, no series or films have been produced under this agreement.
What’s Next for Tomb Raider?
Although the series may not be moving forward, fans of the game can take comfort in knowing that a new Lara Croft game is still in the works. Crystal Dynamics, the team behind previous Tomb Raider games, is handling the development.
For now, both Amazon and Phoebe Waller-Bridge remain tight-lipped about the project’s status. If any updates become available, we’ll be sure to keep you informed.
The image of Tomb Raider, a character that has been a staple in the gaming world for decades, will continue to thrive, even if the TV series doesn’t come to fruition.
