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Netflix has slotted October 10 for the premiere of Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, its anime series with Hayley Atwell (Agent Carter) voicing the title role. The streamer also released a new teaser trailer for the series from Legendary Television, which you can watch above.

The Legend of Lara Croft picks up after the events of the Tomb Raider video game Survivor trilogy (Tomb Raider; Rise of the Tomb Raider; Shadow of the Tomb Raider), and will chart the globetrotting heroine’s next chapter as the iconic adventurer. More than 25 years after her first appearance, Lara Croft (Atwell) continues to explore ancient mysteries and uncover lost truths across breathtaking and dangerous destinations.

Following the events of the Survivor series, Lara Croft has abandoned her friends to embark on increasingly more perilous solo adventures. But she must return home when a dangerous and powerful Chinese artifact is stolen from Croft Manor by a thief with an uncanny personal connection. Her daring pursuit will take her on an adventure around the world and to the depths of forgotten tombs, where she will be forced to confront her true self, and decide just what kind of hero she wants to become.

Cast also includes Allen Maldonado as Zip and Earl Baylon, reprising his role as Jonah Maiava from the video game. Additional voices to be announced.

Tomb Raider has become a global franchise encompassing movies, merchandise and comic books. The Netflix-Legendary project marks Lara Croft’s first appearance in an animated series.

Tomb Raider: The Legend Of Lara Croft is executive produced and written by Tasha Huo (The Witcher: Blood Origin). Executive producers include dj2 Entertainment Founder and CEO Dmitri M. Johnson (Sonic the Hedgehog), along with Timothy I. Stevenson; Jacob Robinson (Skull Island) under his company Tractor Pants; and Dallas Dickinson and Noah Hughes for Crystal Dynamics; as well as Howard Bliss and Jen Chambers. Powerhouse Animation is the Animation Studio with Brad Graeber serving as executive producer.

Source: Deadline

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

Can't wait to see Lara drop her tomb raiding to become a hero of social justice causes...

 

[semiconscious]

oops! netflix just this morning informed me that my account's been cancelled because they eliminated my sub plan. &, no, not even an animated lara croft series is gonna get me to either watch commercials or pay them more than i had been...

 

[Moriarty1889]

Can't wait to see Lara drop her tomb raiding to become a hero of social justice causes...

She will be rebelling against the evil white men of the patriarchy and helping BLM burn their cities down. All while she makes sure her proper pronouns are recognized by her colleagues.

 

[Edellus]

I will watch it solely because it is, well, Tomb Raider and I really like the franchise.

The action scenes look cool, but I'm concerned about how they will portray Lara's attitude and personality. Even though it is following the survivor series, I hope she is closer to her original classy, confident and charming way.

I am worried about one of the writers being involved in Blood Origin. I hope the writers are grounded by the genre and don't go bananas with the cliches and tropes.

 

[delfrickintree]

Like the futurama reboot on hulu, which is probably my favorite tv show, nothing will get me to subscribe to a streaming service ever again. I obtained the new futurama episodes as they were released, and some were pretty good but nothing made in modern times is ever worth the investment. Lifelong tomb raider fan, I have no interest in this and might take a peak at an episode or two outside of netflix.

 

[adamsapple]

Hailey Atwell you say? I'm piqued.

 

[SnapShot]

Doesn't look too bad but her "confronting her true self and deciding just what kind of hero she wants to become" is getting tiresome, she spent 3 entire games trying to do that...

 

[Magic Carpet]

Doesn't look too bad but her "confronting her true self and deciding just what kind of hero she wants to become" is getting tiresome, she spent 3 entire games trying to do that...

But how many cartoons has she done that?

It's like no matter the medium we have to watch Batman's Parents get killed for the umpteenth time. I think it's the law.

 

[Varnish La PS]

Hailey Atwell you say? I'm piqued.

Jeeeeeeesus. These tombs seem endless.

 

[DaciaJC]

Tomb Raider: The Legend Of Lara Croft is executive produced and written by Tasha Huo (The Witcher: Blood Origin)

Yes, that Blood Origin...

 

[Sonik]

Seems perfect for Netflix, as in it's generic and looks like shit

 

[KyoZz]

No boobies, I'm out.

Kidding, I'm out because it look like shit

 

[ShaikhCroft]

It looks good. Day one streaming on Netflix!

 

[Darkmakaimura]

No thanks. Besides the only great Tomb Raider was the original series that started with PlayStation 1.

 

[Bring Back Scalebound]

No thanks. Besides the only great Tomb Raider was the original series that started with PlayStation 1.

You didn't like Legend and Anniversary?

(It's a genuine question. I feel like those were great too, even Underworld).

 

[xrnzaaas]

Doing animated series is becoming an easy way out if the budget for a live action series would be too high or the license itself is very costly.

Zero interest, especially from Netflix.

 

[Madflavor]

Yes, that Blood Origin...

Ooooooh! My interest in this show just dropped like a fucking rock.

 

[Neon Xenon]

Yes, that Blood Origin...

For a Netflix adaptation, I've already got reservations about the quality.
But having this person at the helm as Executive Producer and Writer is only going to be a massive red flag.

 

[StereoVsn]

For a Netflix adaptation, I've already got reservations about the quality.
But having this person at the helm as Executive Producer and Writer is only going to be a massive red flag.

Yep, no point to even bother at this juncture.

 

[Sonik]

Yes, that Blood Origin...

Is this normal in other industries? People failing so spectacularly and becoming the helm on yet another project? I know corporations are corrupt as fuck and people get promoted because of connections instead of merit but no fucking way society would even function if it was all so corrupt and stupid

 

[Halo is Back]

Yes, that Blood Origin...

 

[Dr. Claus]

Nah thanks. Don’t need another show written and directed by a mentally challenged retard.

 

[Punished Miku]

Ive seen worse.

 

[lh032]

The villains in this show will be spared or killed depends on how they pronounce lara.

 

[ZehDon]

 

[DeepEnigma]

Doesn't look too bad but her "confronting her true self and deciding just what kind of hero she wants to become" is getting tiresome, she spent 3 entire games trying to do that...

At least it was one of the most realistic depictions of a modern western woman in retrospect

 

[ssringo]

Taking the next step on the road in the journey to discover her true self and what she is meant to be as set forth by the decision in her life to follow the path to becoming a hero which will one day lead to the epiphany that she may in fact one day become the Tomb Raider that people actually like.

 

[Dr.Morris79]

Ooooooh! My interest in this show just dropped like a fucking rock.

Really? Mine just went up 100%

Purely for comedic reasons, mind you.

 

[jufonuk]

Castle Ania was meant to be good right ?

Maybe this could work ?

Blood Origin you say

What Went Wrong With Witcher: Blood Origin

Here's how The Witcher: Blood Origin screwed up.

screenrant.com

 

[MagiusNecros]

Can't wait to see Lara drop her tomb raiding to become a hero of social justice causes...

I want to see Real Lara knockout Fake Lara for getting in real Lara's way. Or Doppelganger Lara beat the snot out of Fake Lara and give the "I'm you without the flaws" you suck speech.

 

[Black_Stride]

Im in.

It does seem to be based on the 2013 series.
Havent Crystal Dynamics already stated that they are rebooting Tomb Raider with their UE5 game.
Would make sense to use her new design for this series......or maybe the game is far out enough.
I do like the reboot reboot design though.....never disliked 2013.

 

[Robb]

Sounds like the usual Netflix fodder. I’m always surprised people keep subscribing to that service.

 

[AeonGaidenRaiden]

Why is almost every modern anime 15fps and so choppy with obvious missing frames? Yes they arent using classic drawing techniques but actually cheap cgi but how did we go from this in 1987 to this modern crap?

 

[SirTerry-T]

Why is almost every modern anime 15fps and so choppy with obvious missing frames? Yes they arent using classic drawing techniques but actually cheap cgi but how did we go from this in 1987 to this modern crap?

Budget

 

[Madflavor]

Really? Mine just went up 100%

Purely for comedic reasons, mind you.

I get it. I’ve just seen one too many of my favorite IPs go to shit. It’s gotten tiring.

 

[The Cockatrice]

Why is almost every modern anime 15fps and so choppy with obvious missing frames? Yes they arent using classic drawing techniques but actually cheap cgi but how did we go from this in 1987 to this modern crap?

Lazy and lack of talent.

 

[Dr.Morris79]

I get it. I’ve just seen one too many of my favorite IPs go to shit. It’s gotten tiring.

I was there about seven years ago

It never ends!

 

[Hudo]

Hailey Atwell you say? I'm piqued.

These are certainly some tombs I'd raid.