Alicia Vikander, Angelina Jolie in the role of Lara Croft

It is now official: the role of Lara Croft, once played by Angelina Jolie, approved by the Swedish actress and the winner of the “Oscar” Alicia Vikander.

The role is fearless and sexy archaeologist claimed a lot of young Actresses, including Cara Delevingne and Emilia Clarke, but the main favorite of producers rumored for a long time, was Daisy Ridley, who became famous after the new “Star wars” (Star Wars). And yet, Wicander, which today is considered one of the most sought after Actresses in Hollywood (which is already not like it much), could tip the scales in their favor.

Alicia Vikander

Many believe that she will be able to translate on the screen the heroine of the famous computer games is no worse than Angelina Jolie, who twice starred in films about the adventures of tomb raider.

Shooting continue the franchise hasn’t started yet, but we know that the Director of a new project under the conditional name “3 Lara Croft” (Tomb Raider) was the roar of Uthaug. About the release date of the tapes in the car while we can only guess. Note that Vikander’s career abruptly went up the hill after the triumph of the film “Girl from Denmark”, a role which the actress received the “Oscar”. This year with the participation of stars will release several major projects, including the “Jason Bourne”, “Light in the ocean”, “Tulip fever”. Now Vikander starred in the film classics of European cinema of WIM Wenders “Dip” along with James McAvoy.

Angelina Jolie in the role of Lara Croft

Angelina Jolie in the role of Lara Croft