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Significant Setback For Prime Video's 'Tomb Raider' Series
The long-awaited live-action series of Tomb Raider faces new delays, causing concern among fans and stakeholders alike.
The long-awaited live-action series Tomb Raider from Amazon MGM Studios seems to have hit yet another delay. According to a listing in Production Weekly, filming is now pushed back to the first quarter of 2026.
Previously, it was reported that production would start in August or September 2025 in the United Kingdom. That timeline now appears to be off the table, raising new questions about the project's progress.
The news about the series first broke in January 2023. It was revealed that renowned British screenwriter and Emmy winner Phoebe Waller-Bridge would be involved as the writer and executive producer.
In April of this year, rumors circulated that the project had been completely canceled. There had allegedly been two writers' rooms and tens of millions of dollars spent on development costs without any tangible results.
Those rumors were shortly debunked by the production companies behind the series. Nevertheless, doubts remain, especially due to the ongoing turnover of writers and discussions regarding the right tone of the show.
Reports about the series content have been circulating on Reddit for months. According to these sources, Lara Croft will be portrayed as an already established adventurer and archaeologist, departing from previous origin story approaches.
The ambiance of the series is said to be inspired by the 90s, with a tone reminiscent of the adventurous film The Mummy from 1999. This could indicate a lighter, action-packed approach to the Tomb Raider universe.
Previously, it was reported that production would start in August or September 2025 in the United Kingdom. That timeline now appears to be off the table, raising new questions about the project's progress.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge At The Helm
The news about the series first broke in January 2023. It was revealed that renowned British screenwriter and Emmy winner Phoebe Waller-Bridge would be involved as the writer and executive producer.
In April of this year, rumors circulated that the project had been completely canceled. There had allegedly been two writers' rooms and tens of millions of dollars spent on development costs without any tangible results.
Rumors And Uncertainty
Those rumors were shortly debunked by the production companies behind the series. Nevertheless, doubts remain, especially due to the ongoing turnover of writers and discussions regarding the right tone of the show.
Reports about the series content have been circulating on Reddit for months. According to these sources, Lara Croft will be portrayed as an already established adventurer and archaeologist, departing from previous origin story approaches.
A Touch Of The 90s
The ambiance of the series is said to be inspired by the 90s, with a tone reminiscent of the adventurous film The Mummy from 1999. This could indicate a lighter, action-packed approach to the Tomb Raider universe.
