She wants to be in tip-top shape and look better in Lara’s outfit than ever."Ĭhris Barrie, the actor who played Hillary, Lara's butler in both films, also hinted at a third go-round for the video game character. "Angelina is already in training to make sure she gets rid of her post-pregnancy bulge. In the same article, an unnamed source was reported as saying:
"Paramount has optioned and Angelina has agreed to star in the third." They quoted Ian Livingstone, the creator of the Tomb Raider video games in their article. RELATED: The 10 Worst Movie Video Game Tie-Ins (And 10 Actually Terrific)Ī third Tomb Raider movie with Angelina Jolie was very much a reality for a time, and website Movie Hole gave readers an update on the upcoming film. Sadly, it never came to pass and the project was buried. This was released in 2003, and while it didn't reach the previous installment's $275 million at the box office, there was still potential for a third film in the franchise. Paramount Studios decided Lara Croft had franchise potential, so a sequel, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - the Cradle of Life was quickly put into production. It was Jolie's dedication to the role that made the film a success with audiences, despite the negative reviews it garnered from critics. She trained hard for the part, and according to Pop Workouts, this training included kickboxing, scuba diving, bungee ballet, and swordplay. Not only did she have the look of Lara Croft, but she had the athletic prowess of the character too.
Angelina Jolie took on the role of the buxom adventurer and quickly made the part her own. The film, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, began development in the late 90s and was eventually released in 2001. RELATED: How Tomb Raider Revolutionized Video Games With a story that adhered closely to the globe-trotting concepts brought to life by the Indiana Jones movies, the game was also a perfect fit for a tie-in movie. Sony's flagship title for their first Playstation console was a massive hit, and with its fully 3D worlds, it gave players a brand new way to experience a game. This was not the case for Tomb Raider, the 1996 video game hit that changed the face of gaming. Sure, the 90s had given us Super Mario Bros, Street Fighter, and two Mortal Kombat movies, but let's face it, they were more than a little rubbish! These films were also based on games that weren't natural contenders for a tie-in movie. Back in the early 2000s, video game movies weren't as big a thing as they are today.
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