After six years of development, the Tomb Raider series by Phoebe Waller-Bridge has been canceled

Phoebe Waller-Bridge, recognized for her work in acclaimed series such as Fleabag and Killing Eve, as well as for her screenplay in the James Bond film No Time to Die, has seen one of her most anticipated projects fall through. The live-action Tomb Raider series, which promised to be a milestone in her career, has been canceled after six years of development without achieving a final script. This leaves us without knowing what perspective one of the most interesting voices in the landscape would have brought.

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Despite Waller-Bridge’s status as one of the most influential creative minds in Hollywood, with an exclusive contract with Prime Video worth 20 million dollars annually, her relationship with the streaming platform has not produced tangible results in three years. According to reports from GamesRadar, the ambitious Tomb Raider project has gone through multiple writers’ rooms and has consumed millions of dollars in expenses, with no final product that meets the producers’ expectations.

The news is particularly shocking considering that, in the initial reports, the project generated great enthusiasm. Waller-Bridge had been selected in 2019 to develop the script, with Jennifer Salke overseeing it. However, the final result has been discouraging, leading to the cancellation of the project that was once considered a sure source of revenue and audience for Prime Video.

In contrast, the animated series of Tomb Raider produced by Netflix has had a completely different journey. This series has been renewed for a second season following the success of its first installment, standing out for Hayley Atwell’s performance in the lead role. This contrast highlights the volatility of content development in the entertainment industry, where talent does not always guarantee success.