There was a rumor going around a few weeks ago saying that Daisy Ridley is being considered for the role of Lara Croft in the next “Tomb Raider” film. But now the rumor can be put to rest because Daisy Ridley herself confirmed it on Sunday night.
Daisy spoke to The Hollywood Reporter at the Empire Awards in London and she said that there “have been conversations” about her stepping into the role.
“I’m waiting for someone to say ‘I want you, let’s do it’,” Ridley said. She also added that at this point in time the movie doesn’t have a script yet.
The “Tomb Raider” video game franchise was successfully rebooted a few years ago and now Hollywood is trying to do the same thing with the film franchise. But before the ball gets rolling, someone is going to have to step up and play Lara Croft. Daisy Ridley’s “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” co-star John Boyega thinks that she’s the perfect choice to carry the torch.
“I texted Daisy [and] was like, ‘this is you!’ and ‘you need to get on that because you could be Lara Croft.’ She should be.” Boyega told THR.
Well, it’s hard to disagree with him. Ridley did wonders with the role of Rey in “The Force Awakens” and casting her in the role would definitely create a buzz around the film. Taking on another potential franchise would certainly be a challenge, but Daisy is definitely up for it as she told THR that she’s hoping to fill up her schedule.
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