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‘Tomb Raider’ Film Sequel in Development, Vikander Set to Return as Lara Croft
Despite the lukewarm reception and barely break even returns for Roar Uthaug’s Tomb Raider, starring Alicia Vikander, Deadline is reporting that a sequel is currently in the works.
Alicia Vikander is set to reprise her role as Lara Croft in the in-development sequel. However, the sequel will feature a new writer, Amy Jump, who previously wrote films such as High Rise starring Tom Hiddleston, and Free Fire starring Brie Larson. No word on if Roar Uthaug will be returning to the director’s chair.
The 2018 reboot of Lara Croft (based on the 2013 video game reboot of the series) brought in a worldwide total of $274.7 million, against a production budget in the range of $90–106 million. Which, if you’re up on how these things work, the film had a much higher break-even point than just based on its budget. Still, the greater worldwide returns when compared to the North American box office were a possible factor in Warner Bros. thinking that they can try again.
Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky) is staying busy here in 2024, directing not only the werewolf movie Big Bad but also an upcoming thriller titled Drop.
The project for Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes is being described as a “fast-paced thriller,” and Deadline reports today that Violett Beane (Truth or Dare) has joined the cast.
Newcomer Jacob Robinson has also signed on to star in the mysterious thriller. Previously announced, Meghann Fahy (“White Lotus”) will be leading the cast.
Landon recently teased on Twitter, “This is my love letter to DePalma.”
Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach wrote the script.
Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller and Cameron Fuller — “who brought the script in to Platinum Dunes” — are producing the upcoming Drop. Sam Lerner is an executive producer.
THR notes, “The film is a Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse production for Universal.”
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