Movies

Alicia Vikander on making Lara Croft relevant for a new generation

The Oscar-winning actress talks about bringing iconic video-game character, Lara Croft, to life in the new 'Tomb Raider' origins film

18 March 2018 - 00:00 By Warner Bros. Ent

Lara has a feistiness, intelligence and wit about her that I love, as well as a passion for adventure.
Since this is an origin story, we meet Lara as she's still trying to figure out what she's going to do with her life and find her place in the world.
Though she was born to privilege, I liked the fact that instead of embracing a glamorous life, Lara stands up for herself; she wants to figure out who she is on her own terms, which I think is something that anyone can relate to. Young people don't always know the journey that lies ahead for them.
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