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Phoebe Waller-Bridge took the world by storm with her work in the comedy-dramaFleabagand her subsequent performances in several movies and shows. Although fans love and appreciate the actress-screenwriter for her talent and performances, some of them are not too excited for her next venture as a writer and executive producer for Amazon’sTomb Raiderlive-action series adaptation.
Based on the video game series of the same name,Tomb Raiderhas seen multiple adaptations, starring Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander. In 2023, Amazon Studios announced a fresh project for the franchise, helmed by theIndiana Jones 5star, and has now greenlit the project for a series.
Amazon ConfirmsTomb RaiderLive-Action Series With Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Following its initial announcement in 2023, Amazon Studios has officially greenlit aTomb Raiderlive-action series for Prime Video. Renowned for her work on acclaimed shows likeFleabagandKilling Eve,Phoebe Waller-Bridgehas joined the project as the writer and executive producer.
Sharing her excitement and expressing gratitude for having the opportunity to work on theTomb Raideradaptation, Waller-Bridge said, as perDeadline,
“If I could tell my teenage self this was happening I think she’d explode. Tomb Raider has been a huge part of my life and I feel incredibly privileged to be bringing it to television with such passionate collaborators. Lara Croft means a lot to me, as she does to many, and I can’t wait to go on this adventure. Bats ‘n all.”
The series will be inspired by the popular video game franchise of the same name, following the adventures of archeologist Lara Croft. The studio, however, has not revealed any further details regarding the release date or the cast of the upcoming adaptation.
Fleabag Star Phoebe Waller-Bridge Put Her Foot Down During The Lead Casting Of Her Hit Series, Wouldn’t Accept Anyone Other Than Sandra Oh
Previousreportsrevealed that Amazon is planning to establish aTomb Raideruniverse, including films and games. Dmitri Johnson, who had secured the rights to the IP, is reportedly overseeing the development of the franchise. The game developer Crystal Dynamics is producing the series with Amazon.
Fans Raise Concerns With Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Involvement inTomb Raider
Fans have shared their disappointment with Phoebe Waller-Bridge taking on the role of writer in the upcomingTomb Raideradaptation. They took to X (Twitter) to share their objection,questioning,“What exactly qualifies her to run a massive show like this.”
One X (Twitter) user argued that sinceFleabag, which premiered eight years ago,“she hasn’t produced anything of substance,”as they raised questions regarding her capabilities to spearhead such a monumental project.
Other fans also pointed out how she was set to work with Donald Glover on theMr. and Mrs. Smithseries adaptation under her deal with Amazon. However, she was removed within a few months reportedly due to creative differences.
Fleabag was released 8 years ago, and she hasn’t produced anything of substance since. What exactly qualifies her to run a massive show like this, and why does she keep getting treated like some visionary filmmaker with a proven track record?https://t.co/Po5J13HO5n
— The Critical Drinker (@TheCriticalDri2)June 22, 2025
She managed to screw 20 million a year out of Amazon for nothing previously 😂pic.twitter.com/hDYkmzRGy8
— Disparu (@disparutoo)June 30, 2025
How does she still have a job after Indiana Jones?
— Plastic weeb 🍉 (@Plastic_Weeb)August 03, 2025
She killed Indiana Jones, so I guess this tracks…
— Michael Winter (@Winterborn123)July 25, 2025
She already destroyed Indiana Jones. Why not
— Tyler McFarland (@TylerMcF420)July 22, 2025
Tomb Raider is basically a rip off of Indie, which she just ruined. Makes sense.
— Wirra (@wirraone)June 14, 2025
Previousreportsalso stated that despite her three-year deal with Amazon, valued at $20 million per year, failing to yield significant results, the studio renewed her contract, and announced her as the writer for theTomb Raideradaptation.
“Entirely possible”: Indiana Jones 5 Reportedly Kills Harrison Ford’s Character – Kathleen Kennedy Signals Phoebe Waller-Bridge Taking Over Lead Role
Many fans highlighted the disappointing reception of her last projectIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.The fifth installment inHarrison Ford’shit film series featured Waller-Bridge as the titular character’s goddaughter. Despite Ford’s poignant portrayal, the film struggled to make it big at the box office, and critics deemed it a disappointing conclusion to a long-running action franchise.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destinyis available to stream on Disney+.
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
