New Beginning for Tomb Raider: Unveiling the Character's Early Life
In the upcoming film, "Tomb Raider," Lara Croft embarks on an action-packed journey that delves deep into her past and uncovers the reasons behind her transformation into one of the greatest action heroes of all time.
Director Roar Uthaug, known for his work on the Norwegian horror film "Cold Prey" (Fritt Vilt), asserts that Lara Croft is not yet prepared for the challenges ahead, and must rise to the occasion to discover if she can become the Tomb Raider. Uthaug, who grew up playing the games, was thrilled about the authentic, gritty take on the character.
Lara Croft, portrayed by Alicia Vikander, is a 21-year-old woman without a clear focus or purpose, navigating the chaotic streets of trendy East London as a bike courier. She is the fiercely independent daughter of an adventurer who vanished when she was a teenager.
The film's narrative begins when Lara is asked to acknowledge an "official" end to her father's life, leading her to question the finality of the situation. This sets her on a course to find her father's last-known destination: a fabled tomb on a mythical island that might be somewhere off the coast of Japan.
Graham King, a prolific veteran producer, obtained the film rights to the property several years back and was eager to bring this expanded conception of the character's history to cinemas. He believes that "Tomb Raider" is for all audiences because it has a strong, emotional family connection at its heart, with the father-daughter relationship being a central theme.
Screenwriters Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Alastair Siddons have crafted a script that maintains this emotional core while delivering the high-octane action expected from the Tomb Raider franchise. Robertson-Dworet, known for her work on the all-female spinoff of the Suicide Squad franchise entitled Gotham City Sirens and the Captain Marvel feature, and Siddons, who directed two documentary features, have created an origin story that promises to captivate both fans of the games and newcomers to the series.
Evan Daugherty, a blockbuster screenwriter known for his work on Snow White and the Huntsman, Killing Season, Divergent, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and the adaptation of Veronica Roth's best-selling young adult book, Divergent, was excited to help shape the dramatic new reinvention of Lara Croft and the Tomb Raider franchise.
Alicia Vikander, who plays Lara Croft, is originally from Sweden and was eager to work with fellow Scandinavian Roar Uthaug. She loves Lara's curiosity, stubbornness, passion, and her belief in magic, and hopes audiences will get to know this Lara Croft.
The film, an all-new origin story about Lara Croft, is set to hit theatres soon. With its blend of family emotion, high-stakes action, and the iconic character of Lara Croft, "Tomb Raider" promises to be an unforgettable cinematic experience.
