3. Chloe Moretz
Chloe Moretz has developed into a force to be reckoned with. She has gumption up to the eye balls and has no qualms holding her own in a fight scene or shedding a tear in an emotional drama scene. Yet it is all to easy to forget how young Moretz is. Despite her ballsy performance as Hit Girl in the Kick Ass films, she may well be too young to portray the more mature and established character of Lara Croft.
2. Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence is best known for playing the revolutionary leader Katniss in The Hunger Games franchise. The role has cemented her abilities as an action girl, and her off-screen sass makes us think she will make her a fantastic Lara Croft. She has demonstrated that both in character and out of character she has an honest strength that would bring a lot to the role of Lara Croft. As with Summer Glau, she will bring with her a huge fan base, though they will be young girls and teenage boys.
1. Gemma Arterton
Being born in Kent, Gemma Arterton should have no issues with the accent, and it has to be said her ‘look’ suits the traditional look of Lara Croft. The star has demonstrated her ability to hold her own in a fight with her physical abilities in films such as Byzantium, Prince of Persia and Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters. Aside from that, she also has the ability to utilise emotions in dramatic scenes, such as in Gemma Bovery, and she has shown audiences her ability to bring class to the role within Quantum of Solace. Is she the whole package for the role? It would appear she is the closest thing to it out there.
There are any number of other actresses that would probably fit the role, but these are our top 6. The current reports regarding plot suggest that the film will take a darker twist and focus on Lara Croft’s origins. Following her on her first archaeological expedition, Lara must use her strength and skill to survive a cult and unlock the secrets that surround her mysterious beginnings.
Would this film suit the science-fiction star Summer Glau? Or the already-experienced action stars Jennifer Lawrence or Gemma Arterton? Maybe the charm and proven acting ability of Anne Hathaway would fit in with the roots of Lara Croft? Or would the younger Lara need a younger actress such as Chloe Moretz?
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