MGM loses Tomb Raider rights; sequel canned; Alicia gone
MGM has lost the rights to #TombRaider, and Alicia Vikander is no longer attached to the property. #TombRaider2 is now dead and the role of Lara Croft is expected to be recast: https://t.co/sOjRtNA10g pic.twitter.com/U1CuSjEQsq
- The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) July 29, 2022
In a pretty shocking twist, MGM has lost the rights to the Tomb Raider franchise. It has returned to producer Graham King and his GK Films. Studios are now in a bidding war to acquire it.
Alicia Vikander is no longer attached as Lara Croft and the planned sequel has been canned.
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