New Tomb Raider TV series in development at Amazon

Alicia Vikander as Lara in the 2018 Tomb Raider Film

Tomb Raider, the iconic video game franchise, is set to receive a new TV series adaptation at Amazon. The show will be produced by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, known for her work on "Fleabag" and "Killing Eve". The new series will focus on the adventures of Lara Croft, the fearless archaeologist and treasure hunter.

The 2001 and 2018 film adaptations of Tomb Raider starred Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander as Lara, however it is still unknown as to who will get the role for the Amazon series. In addition to the TV series, there are also reports of a new Tomb Raider movie and game in the works. Sources say that the idea is to build out a connected world of Tomb Raider, with the video game, TV series and film all interconnected in a similar way to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Embracer Group has acquired Square Enix's western studios, including the Tomb Raider franchise, for $300 million. This acquisition will bring more resources and support to the development of the upcoming TV series, movie, and game. The impact of the acquisition remains to be seen, but fans are excited for the future of the franchise.

The exact release date for the Tomb Raider TV series and the new movie and game are yet to be announced, but fans are eagerly awaiting any updates on the projects. The combination of the talented Phoebe Waller-Bridge and the classic Tomb Raider franchise has generated a lot of excitement and anticipation.