Tomb Raider, The popular and iconic Lara Croft saga is coming to the small screen on Amazon Prime Video, as confirmed by Crystal Dynamics and Amazon MGM Studios. Phoebe Waller-Bridge will be the writer and executive producer. This is no longer an unexpected move, nor a surprise for fans of the games and TV viewers.
‘Tomb Raider’ Franchise Comes To Amazon
Video games are increasingly making their way to the small screen and achieving success. Now, it’s Tomb Raider’s turn, which, despite already having a movie, will now have a series on Amazon Prime. Following the undeniable success of the recent Fallout and previously The Last of Us, both with their second seasons already in production, the next video game to hit the small screen will be Tomb Raider, which will have a series on Amazon Prime.
With no confirmed or even hinted release date, Amazon and Crystal Dynamics will work together to bring the Tomb Raider series to the platform, which will be released in over 240 countries and territories around the world.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge will be the writer and executive producer of Tomb Raider Phoebe Waller-Bridge, writer and star of Fleabag and Crashing, among others, will be the writer and executive producer of the Tomb Raider series. “If I could tell my teenage self that this was happening, I think she would explode. Tomb Raider has been a huge part of my life and I feel incredibly privileged to bring it to television with such passionate collaborators. Lara means so much to me, as she does to many, and I can’t wait to embark on this adventure. With bats and all,” said Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
From Amazon MGM Studios, the head of the department, Jennifer Salke, stated: “I am thrilled to announce that we have commissioned the epic, globe-trotting Tomb Raider series to the incredibly gifted Emmy award-winner Phoebe Waller-Bridge and the Crystal Dynamics team. Fans and newcomers alike can look forward to exciting adventures that honor the legacy of this iconic character.
How Much Did Amazon Spend For The Rights?
It seems that the amount the giant has allegedly paid to acquire the rights to the license has been leaked: 600 million dollars. While it certainly seems like an extremely high amount, it’s important to remember that this encompasses numerous projects that would define the future of Lara Croft. Additionally, if all this is true, Embracer Group would no longer hold the license, although Amazon would rely on Crystal Dynamics for the development of its games.
For comparison, it is estimated that Amazon spent about 250 million dollars on the rights to The Lord of the Rings, which allowed it to create multiple seasons of the series and even spin-offs. Now, the 600 million dollars for Tomb Raider would cover both video games and series as well as movies.
In the meantime, Amazon Prime members can claim Tomb Raider: Game of the Year Edition on PC via GOG, available throughout May.
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