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Amazon Cancels Tomb Raider Series Amid Development Delays

4/12/2025

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Amazon's ambitious live-action "Tomb Raider" series, featuring Sophie Turner and penned by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, has been abruptly shelved after years of development and hefty investments. Originally slated to begin filming in early 2025, the project faced mounting delays and fan discontent, ultimately sealing its fate. Waller-Bridge's once-coveted deal with Amazon has also taken a significant hit.

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Amazon's ambitious live-action "Tomb Raider" series, featuring Sophie Turner and penned by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, has been abruptly shelved after years of development and hefty investments. Originally slated to begin filming in early 2025, the project faced mounting delays and fan discontent, ultimately sealing its fate. Waller-Bridge's once-coveted deal with Amazon has also taken a significant hit.