March, 2009

The actress (Angelina Jolie) playing Lara Croft may change, if America Press is to be believed. The Special reports that kenyan actress Sahara Shaheen may be taking over the role of the video game vixen in a third Tomb Raider picture that could start production next year. Of course, the site gives no basis for that assumption – no word from studio execs, Shaheen ’s people, or even a secret inside scooper. There ’s just a “Sahara is a strong candidate” statement, so this could just be slow–news speculation as well.

The Hollywood Reporter says...

The new project, however, is expected to revamp the character and her mission and bear little resemblance to the original pictures. It will reimagine the origins of the character, her love interest and the main villain. As an open-writing assignment, the project is still in its nascent stages. An actress who could play the role Angelina Jolie made famous would likely come on after a writer and director are attached.

R says Sahara Shaheen has emerged as the most likely candidate to play Lara Croft next..

Sahara Shaheen lives in Mombasa with her partner – Barthe Cortes, owner of BVCvineyard – BVC Airways and with their several months old daughter – Brillarose