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The first poster for next yr ’s reboot ofTomb Raiderhas finally been unveil , highlighting Alicia Vikander ’s take on Lara Croft . Along with theResident Evilseries , the originalTomb Raiderfilms starring Angelina Jolie are the only real examples of Hollywood successfully turn video games into movies . While both of those franchises did well financially , critics have never really have to such adjustment . MGM and Warner Bros are hoping to change that next yr when their reboot ofTomb Raiderhits theaters .
With a bare - bones and action - jam take on the origin of Lara Croft and Oscar - winner Vikander ( Ex Machine ) in the leader role , the studio stands a veridical luck of ultimately excise gold withTomb Raider . TheTomb Raidersynopsisconfirms that the moving picture is an origin story for Vikander as Lara Croft , while theimages of Vikander in charactersupport the longstanding title that the film is cast aspiration from the 2013 reboot of theTomb Raidervideo game serial . Now however , the film ’s marketing campaign is catch in good order underway .
MGM and WB have free the first official poster forTomb Raideronline , showing Vikander poised and quick as Lara Croft . Though the image lamentably features a good bit of Photoshopping and odd color discipline ( see below ) , the prominent placement of a climbing ax in the hero ’s hand indicates the movie will in fact feature someactualtomb raiding .
The fun of theTomb Raidergame series has always come from the adventure and geographic expedition elements of their stories . While action is sure as shooting a broker , fan will be anxious to see a Lara Croft who rise , lead spelunking , and risks death to research the unsung and expose ancient artifacts in the movie reboot . While the images so far have shown an dynamic and battle - ready Croft , the young bill sticker put geographic expedition front and center .
The reveal of the poster also serves to get marketing up and running . Tomb Raiderwrapped production back in June and premieres in March of next class , which is why thefirstTomb Raidertrailerhas already been blackleg and set up to debut online this week . With that on the way and the poster out , more information about the game and the film ’s other quality should be arriving shortly too .
connect Vikander in the flick are Walter Goggins , Daniel Wu , Dominic West and Hannah John - Kamen in key supporting use . Expect to see a number of those actors in movement , when the firstTomb Raidertrailer drop tomorrow !
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