Just a few weeks ago, the project led by Alicia Vikander tomb thief It was revealed that the sequel was canceled after much speculation about the future of the franchise. It is still unclear what awaits us for the property as another firm tries to secure the rights. But some are already looking for new actresses for the lead role, and Aubrey Plaza has emerged as a candidate. I can’t imagine a better Lara Croft and, apparently, neither Edgar Wright. With that, Plaza shared some reflections on the possible assumption of the iconic role.
while talking with news weekthe star explained that famed director Edgar Wright couldn’t overcome the visual similarities between Lara Croft and her Criminal Emily character. He revealed:
It was so funny when [Edgar] He texted me because I didn’t realize how strikingly similar these photos were. Emily wears a purse strap and Lara Croft has a pistol holster; these are very different. It’s very strange and totally accidental, but I’ll accept it.
I can see it completely. Aubrey Plaza could be the person who will lead a new version of this franchise. The character has already been portrayed twice on the big screen, but maybe the third time will be the charm? Angelina Jolie played Croft twice, once in 2001 and once in 2003. In 2018, Alicia Vikander reprized the role for a Warner Bros. reboot.
Although the 2018 film was a moderate box office success, the studio still seemed determined to follow up. At the beginning of 2021, a tomb thief The sequel is reportedly in development, with Lovecraft County creator Misha Green was assigned to direct. There were few updates on the Alicia Vikander sequel before it was finally dropped. However, anything can still happen. Edgar Wright appears to have been the first to identify the similarities between Croft and the Parks and Entertainment alum. Maybe she and Wright can move on once the franchise finds a new studio.
Of course, there is still a question to ask: Would Aubrey Plaza be open to playing Lara Croft in another one? tomb thief movie? Well, based on her comments in the same interview, she seems willing to give it a try, especially since she’s a fan of blockbusters:
Look, I have no idea what the future holds, but I love it. It was so funny when she texted me because I didn’t realize how incredibly similar those photos were. Emily wears a shoulder strap and Lara Croft has a gun holster, they are very different. But it’s very rare and totally accidental, but I’ll accept it. I love action movies and I don’t distinguish between big and small movies. I like all kinds of movies. I wish this would become real, but who knows, I have no idea. She is an iconic character. She is the original rude.
Someone has to make this happen. Visual similarities aside, Aubrey Plaza has more than proven at this point to be a strong artist who can work across different genres. And frankly, it would be great to see her get more action-oriented roles. (Many even think Plaza might be perfect for some Marvel characters.) Plus, she’d love to host the Oscars and become “the Billy Crystal of this generation”. She is truly a woman who can do anything.
We just have to wait and see if the star actually gets the lead role in another one tomb thief start over. Although after seeing Edgar Wright, it will be very difficult not to imagine anyone else in the role besides the the happiest season alum. Hopefully at least in the future she will have the chance to audition.
We may have to wait a bit to see the next iteration of Lara Croft, but in the meantime you can watch Aubrey Plaza on Criminal EmilyWhat are you playing in theaters now. For more information on recent theatrical releases and upcoming movies, check out Gossipify’s 2022 movie schedule.
Source: Cinemablend
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