Tomb Raider movie inspired by new games, says director

First, the director confirmed the reboot will be an origin story, similar to the 2013 video game. When asked if the new series of games will inform the new movie at all, Uthaug praised Crystal Dynamics’ ability to make Lara Croft a relatable character, noting his film will take a similar approach with her. “I think making Lara Croft feel like a real human being, that’s definitely something we want to bring to the big screen as well,” he said. “I think we’ll want to make people relate to Lara as a character. I’m hoping to bring some of my Norwegian sensibilities to the franchise.”