Fleabag's Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Tomb Raider Show May Be Canceled

Amazon's live-action Tomb Raider TV series, which had generated excitement among fans, is reportedly facing significant challenges and may be "dead." The show, based on the popular video game franchise, was set to see Sophie Turner as the lead. However, development has stalled due to multiple factors, including the departure of Amazon Studios head Jennifer Salke and the lack of a completed script despite considerable investment. With the project experiencing setbacks and financial strain after receiving tens of millions in development costs, the future of the series appears uncertain. Originally announced in January 2023, the series aimed to create an interconnected universe akin to the MCU, but silence has fallen on progress since then.

The future of the Tomb Raider TV series remains unclear. With the ongoing issues in development and the lack of a completed script, the project is considered unlikely to move forward at this time.

The Tomb Raider franchise has been incredibly influential in the gaming world since its debut in 1996. Starring the iconic character Lara Croft, the series has not only set benchmarks for action-adventure games but also evolved into a successful multimedia franchise, including films, comics, and animated adaptations. The recent games, especially the reboot trilogy starting with 2013’s Tomb Raider, have revitalized interest in the series and expanded Lara’s story for a new generation of fans.