After what seems like decades of poorly received video game movies, the genre has seen some major leaps and jumps in the past few years, thanks to adaptations like Sonic the Hedgehog, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and even Peacock’s Twisted Metal series all hitting it off with critics and fans alike. One upcoming video game project that I’m especially excited about is the Tomb Raider TV show currently being developed by none other than Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Yes, the creator of Fleabag and star of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
As a longtime fan of the video game franchise (the title screen music plays in my head, like, all the time), the thought of one of the funniest, most dynamic, and punchy voices in Hollywood spearheading the project is something I am very excited about. Here are six reasons why I can’t wait to see what she does with Tomb Raider.
