Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, the latest animated adaptation based on the popular video game franchise, has finally landed on Netflix. Despite divided opinions from the fans, the series achieved the highest Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer score in the franchises history, with an impressive 67%. As a result, Hayley Atwell, who plays Lara Croft in the series, has expressed a strong interest in reprising the role again.
The animated series follows Lara Croft, as she ventures into the world’s most perilous places in pursuit of ancient relics. Along the journey, she crosses paths with a new enemy who also seeks to get his hands on these treasures, putting her abilities and determination to the test. As she is thrown into a high-stakes chase, Lara must confront her own past while unraveling a long-buried secret.
Overall, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft received a positive response from the audience, leaving the door open for a second season. In an interview with Total Film, Atwell expressed her interest in reprising her role and carrying on the legacy of the legendary character. Here’s what she said:
“To continue to be involved or to be involved in another way with [Lara Croft] would be an absolute dream and also a responsibility I would take seriously given how beloved and known she is…She’s always up to date and that’s exciting to me. I just had an absolute blast doing this with this creative team. I’ve loved working with [director Meredith Layne] and [showrunner Tasha Huo] on this, and having Netflix behind it. It feels like an elevated animation [and] that they really want[ed] to get it right emotionally. I would be completely honored to carry on in some way, or to have Lara in my life in a different capacity, for sure.”
Given the success of the latest Netflix adaptation, it’s no surprise that Atwell is eager to step into Lara’s shoes again, but her words clearly demonstrate her admiration for the character. Perhaps Netflix would be interested in producing a second season or a spin-off to reintroduce the fan-favorite character.
Will There Be Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft Season 2?
For over two decades, the Tomb Raider franchise has entertained audiences with a plethora of games, films, and TV shows, chronicling the exploits of the legendary Lara Croft. Even if you’re not familiar with the games, you’re sure to recall Angelina Jolie’s iconic portrayal of Lara Croft in 2001’s Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.
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Given the various forms of entries in the franchise, there is an abundance of content from which the Netflix animated series can draw narratives. Though no official announcement has been made, The Hollywood Reporter reported in 2023 that Netflix has signed a two-season agreement to produce the animated series.
In any case, Tasha Huo, the series’ writer and a longtime admirer of Tomb Raider video games and comics, intends to continue the story and bring new challenges to Lara’s world. So, are you excited about seeing more action-packed adventures in Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft Season 2?
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft is a new animated action-adventure series developed for Netflix by Powerhouse Animation (Castlevania, Seis Manos) and Legendary Entertainment. The series is set to pick up after the events of the video game reboot trilogy some time after Shadow of the Tomb Raider, with Haley Atwell voicing the titular globe-trotting protagonist.
- Release Date
- October 10, 2024
- Seasons
- 1
- Character(s)
- Lara Croft , Zip , Jonah Maiava , Charles Devereaux , Camilla Roth , Abby Ortiz , Peruvian Fighter , Young Lara