Earlier this month, word leaked that Sony was eyeingStar Wars: The Force AwakensstarDaisy Ridleyas their newLara Croftin the upcomingTomb Raiderreboot. Turns out that’s very true.THRcaught up with the actress at theEmpireAwards this weekend. She sounds very optimistic about taking on this iconicvideo game character. And her hope is to land as many jobs as possible in the coming years. She explains.
“[There] have been conversations. I’m waiting for someone to say ‘I want you, let’s do it’. Absolutely, I’m trying to fill up my calendar.”
Daisy Ridleynabbed the award for Best Female Newcomer at the Empire Awards this past Sunday, which were held in London. While she has been in talks for Lara Croft, Sony has not yet made the actress an offer for this impendingTomb Raiderreboot, which will be directed by Roar Uthaug. At this time, there is no script for the project.
Many believed that the actress was too busy withStar Warsto take the job.Star Wars: Episode VIIIis currently shooting at Pinewood Studios in London and various locations around the world. ButDaisy Ridleyassures that she will have the time to take on an additional role if given the opportunity. HerStar Wars: The Force Awakensco-starJohn Boyegawas also on hand at the Empire Awards last night. He won for Best Male Newcomer. He admitted that he wanted to seeDaisy Ridleyas Lara Croft.
“I played Tomb Raider the game, it’s a new take and I think the movies are going to be based on that version. But 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.”
Along withJohn BoyegaandDaisy Ridley’s two wins,Star Wars: The Force Awakenspicked up a total of 5 awards at last night’s Empire Awards ceremony. They included Best Director forJ.J. Abrams. So, what do you think? WillDaisy Ridleymake the best new Tomb Raider?
