Daisy Ridley Confirms Talks For Lara Croft 'Tomb Raider' Role
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Following the juicy rumor that "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" star Daisy Ridley was in talks for the lead role in a "Tomb Raider" reboot, the actress herself has confirmed that she's being eyed for the part of Lara Croft.
Ridley spoke to The Hollywood Reporter this weekend at the Empire Awards in London, where she picked up the best female newcomer prize. When asked by the trade about the "Tomb Raider" rumors, the actress acknowledged that there "have been conversations" between her and filmmakers about taking the role -- though she has not been offered the part yet.
"I'm waiting for someone to say 'I want you, let's do it'," Ridley told THR.
According to a report from earlier this month, Ridley is one of a number of actresses vying for the plum role, which is a younger version of the character originated onscreen by Angelina Jolie in 2001's "Tomb Raider" flick. Interest in the film franchise has been renewed thanks to a 2013 video game reboot that follows the first adventures of archaeology student Lara Croft -- and it turns out that that game has convinced John Boyega, Ridley's "Force Awakens" costar, that the actress would be perfect for the part.
Boyega, who was also at the Empire Awards (and also picked up some hardware, in the form of the best male newcomer prize), told THR, "I played 'Tomb Raider' the game, it's a new take and I think the movies are going to be based on that version. But I texted Daisy [and] was like, 'this is you!' and 'you need to get on that because you could be Lara Croft.' She should be."
While it seems likely that this reboot will indeed follow the new video game script, that has yet to be formally announced. (And Ridley herself told THR that there's no script for the flick just yet.) But regardless of its specific plot, Ridley has more than proven herself in the action genre thanks to her "Force Awakens" part, and we think she'd be a natural fit for another high-octane franchise.
Whether she lands this role or not, it's still a bit strange that she has yet to score another film gig following her breakout performance. The actress told THR that she's currently "trying to fill up [her] calendar." Get on it, Hollywood!
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The same people who were rooting for her are about to start hating her.
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Eh...
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The same people who were rooting for her are about to start hating her.
I'd like to have lara to possess at least some sex appeal, it isn't vital of course, but it would be nice.
And therein lies the problem, because even if she is kind of suitable for the role she's still built like a skateboard.
2 types of people here, those who will say good on her and those who will complain her ? aren't big enough. -
She'll be better as Samus.
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The only video game character suitable for her to play would be Link. Not even Zelda. Especially since he's mute.
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Eh good for her if she gets it. Does the new Tomb Raider not have any ? or ass?
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Eh good for her if she gets it. Does the new Tomb Raider not have any ? or ass?
No because Lara Croft without sex appeal is not Lara Croft. She's Nathan Drake. -
Hollywood wants it both ways. Make a movie about a character who's popular in large part because of her body but then cast an average looking female with NO body at all to avoid the feminist criticisms? Probably won't work.
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Better off making a new character
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Nah she should be zelda
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never cared for the movies
the first few games were creepy, especially the ish with the mummies, they should make the movie like that -
They should just make a new series I'm tried of reboots
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The new Tomb Raider games are going down a different route compared to the 90s/00s versions, and if the film producers are following that same path then Daisy Ridley seems like a good choice... I see no real issues here.
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Haven't played the new games thats why I was asking. Is this version all skinny or appealing to realistic body standards or whatever the new thing is to ? about now?
Don't see why they can't have voluptious Lara Croft that is also a badass and doesn't shove the whole feminist version of girl power, "you're a sexist if you don't like this version" in your face. -
the new version of laura croft is going away from sexual laura eventhough they didnt go to far away.
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dontdiedontkillanyon wrote: »The new Tomb Raider games are going down a different route compared to the 90s/00s versions, and if the film producers are following that same path then Daisy Riley seems like a good choice... I see no real issues here.
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CottonCitySlim wrote: »the new version of laura croft is going away from sexual laura eventhough they didnt go to far away.StoneColdMikey wrote: »dontdiedontkillanyon wrote: »The new Tomb Raider games are going down a different route compared to the 90s/00s versions, and if the film producers are following that same path then Daisy Riley seems like a good choice... I see no real issues here.
My reading skills need work apparently, I shall withdraw most of my argument then.
