Amazon's Tomb Raider TV Series Reportedly Cancelled After Development Stalls
Sources claim the project, led by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, was halted following script delays, casting issues, and leadership changes at Amazon Studios.
- Amazon's Tomb Raider TV series, announced with high expectations in 2024, is reportedly no longer moving forward, with multiple sources describing the project as 'dead.'
- Phoebe Waller-Bridge, attached as writer and producer under a lucrative Amazon deal, failed to deliver a viable script despite significant development costs.
- Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner, initially set to play Lara Croft, is now unavailable due to other filming commitments, further complicating production efforts.
- The departure of Jennifer Salke, former head of Amazon Studios and a key champion of the project, has contributed to the series' instability.
- Amazon has not officially confirmed the cancellation, but insiders suggest the project is unlikely to proceed after years of delays and setbacks.