Should Tomb Raider 2 Happen or Should Alicia Vikander Leave Lara Croft?
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Alicia Vikander's portrayal of Lara Croft in the 2018 "Tomb Raider" reboot helped break the mold of oversexualized female action stars.
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The film was successful at the box office, prompting plans for a sequel.
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Development of the sequel faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and changes in the creative team.
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MGM had until May 2022 to begin production on the sequel before their rights to the franchise expired.
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On-set delays and reported disagreements between Vikander and the new director, Misha Green, contributed to the sequel not being greenlit.
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Amazon's acquisition of MGM further complicated the situation, as they are now working on their own "Tomb Raider" adaptation.
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The chances of Vikander reprising her role in the Amazon adaptation are slim.
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Fans have been eagerly awaiting a sequel, and Vikander remained hopeful for its greenlight, but her comments grew more tentative over time.
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Vikander expressed disappointment when the film rights lapsed in 2022.
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