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Old 04-12-19, 12:52 PM
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Tomb Raider 2 -- news, rumors, etc.

EXCLUSIVE: Get ready for another Tomb Raider with Alicia Vikander. MGM and Warner Bros have hired Amy Jump to write the script for the sequel. Sources said Vikander liked what she saw in Jump’s scripting.

She is best known for her collaborations with director and partner Ben Wheatley, who co-wrote several of them. That includes Free Fire, the action drama that starred Brie Larson, Cillian Murphy and Armie Hammer. Her other credits include the Wheatley-directed Kill List, A Field In England, Sightseers, and High-Rise. The films are cult favorites in the UK. She broadens the pool of female action writers, who are now in high demand. Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Alastair Siddons wrote the first installment. Warner Bros released the first film.

Directed by Roar Uthaug, Tomb Raider grossed $274 million worldwide, turning the Oscar-winning Swedish actress Vikander into an action heroine after a string of prestige pics and sci-fi like Ex Machina. Graham King’s GK Films is back as producer after an exhilarating run with Bohemian Rhapsody. Elizabeth Cantillon also is producing.

WME and Independent Talent Group rep Jump.
https://deadline.com/2019/04/tomb-ra...pt-1202594616/
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I actually really enjoyed the first one, so nice to see a sequel with Vikander.
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Now that they've established her based on Rise of the Tomb Raider, will this follow Shadow of the Tomb Raider?
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This is great news. I watched the reboot a few weeks ago and didn't think they would do another. It is worth a look.
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The first film with Vikander is godawful. They better get a better script.
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Last one was good. Could've been better, but still good. Glad to see a sequel is happening.
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I just saw that Amy Jump is writing the script. She's Ben Wheatley's wife and has written and co-written all of the scripts he's ever directed.

Free Fire
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A Field In England
Kill List

Ok, now I'm actually interested.
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Ben Wheatley Set To Direct Alicia Vikander In ‘Tomb Raider’ Sequel; MGM Sets March 19, 2021 Release

https://deadline.com/2019/09/tomb-ra...se-1202710550/
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A little surprised but happy this is going forward.
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Neat I haven't like a Wheatley movie as a whole yet but he certainly has some aesthetic chops.

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Hope it's better than the first.
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I thought the first was fine. A bit hokey in parts, but entertaining as it should be. I'm down for this one.
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The first one wasn't great, but I liked it better than the Jolie version. Vikander was a solid Croft. I am surprised they greenlit a sequel considering the 1st movie barely broke even. But they did leave things open for it.
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Not a high bar to make this better than the first. I’m in, so long as they can improve it.
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In spite of Ms. Vikander's assets, the first one was forgettable.
A sequel?
I'll NF it if I want some more mindless action.
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Originally Posted by melasnus
In spite of Ms. Vikander's assets, the first one was forgettable.
A sequel?
I'll NF it if I want some more mindless action.
The first one isn't even on NF. Chances are this one won't either.
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Originally Posted by melasnus
In spite of Ms. Vikander's assets, the first one was forgettable.
A sequel?
I'll NF it if I want some more mindless action.
News flash. Not everything goes on Netflix. The first movie aired on HBO. Rights change all the time these movies. For all we know, this could be an HBO Max exclusive in 3 years.

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Originally Posted by DJariya


News flash. Not everything goes on Netflix. The first movie aired on HBO. Rights change all the time these movies. For all we know, this could be an HBO Max exclusive in 3 years.
Actually, unless they're financially involved, very few theatrical films go on Netflix (streaming), as compared to "the old days". On the other hand, Netflix's disc rental system still covers most everything (though a few too many titles are only offered on DVD).
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Originally Posted by DWilson
On the other hand, Netflix's disc rental system still covers most everything (though a few too many titles are only offered on DVD).
Which is exactly how I was intending to see it.
Not sure why folks thought I was referring to streaming...
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I really hoped if they made a sequel they recast Laura because I really cant stand Alica Vikander
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I disagree. I really liked her in the role.
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A replacement would be fine by me. She didn’t do anything to take the role, other than wearing the same clothes as the game character.
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I liked her in the role (and in general) as well.
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Originally Posted by MrRound2
I really hoped if they made a sequel they recast Laura because I really cant stand Alica Vikander
That sounds like a You Problem. She was perfect as the rebooted Lara.
​​​​​​And a true fan of the Tomb Raider series should probably know the character's name after 20 years.
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Originally Posted by Decker
She was perfect as the rebooted Lara.
Perhaps as the game version of Lara Croft, but not as a movie version.
She doesn't have anywhere near the charisma of Jolie...it isn't close.
And, no, I'm not a hater of Vikander...she's cute as a bug IMO.


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