Megan Fox Replacing Angelina Jolie In Lara Croft Franchise
JAN 28, 2009 AT 01:34 PM
Angelina Jolie IS Lara Croft! How can the franchise go on without her? The third film is in talks right now and none other than Angelina Jolie look-alike, Megan Fox, has been tapped for the lead role.
Warner Bros. has confirmed plans to relaunch—and completely overhaul—the hot-pants-wearing, artifact-collecting Lara Croft: Tomb Raider franchise, with the first major casualty being Jolie.
While producers say an actress likely won't be cast until a writer and
director have signed on, Fox has emerged as the frontrunner replacement.
Megan does have a similar kick-butt attitude, so maybe we'll all end up loving her in the part, who knows. Do you think she's the best choice to replace Angelina as Lara?
Photos by Bauer Griffin.
300 points
Yes.....yes I do.
http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/01/27/megan-fox-isnt-lara-croft-but-tomb-raider-reboot-is-in-development/#more-19117
3085 points
I think she is a good replacement, but I don't like that Angie is not going to be in the next movie. I will probably wait and rent this one if Angie is replaced.
12135 points
If there needs to be a replacement, either Megan or Shannyn Sossamon would be a good one. They both have the same look and might be able to pull it off...
shannyn would be a really good choice ..think she's a way better actress than megan
I know nothing of Shannyn Sossamon but looking at her pics she truly captures Joliesque essence. Not physical looks, but the essence. She is probably very similar is some characteristics, not because she tries to look like Jolie but because she simply has that essence of edgy woman. Fox is just an impostor.
you have found the right word for megan as lara croft: impostor
3510 points
I am glad they are replacing Angelina. She is way to haggard looking these days to pull of this part. Wanted proved that in my opinion. Besides after each kid she says she is taking a year off and she never does. Although I don't care for Megan Fox really she is similiar in attitude and appearance to Angelina (maybe why I don't care for her) so she would be a perfect replacement
Angelina can not be replaced
If there needs to be a replacement, either Megan or Shannyn Sossamon would be a good one. They both have the same look and might be able to pull it off...
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I had no idea who Shannyn was, I googled her, and she does look very similar to Angelina
i love megan and i think she'll made a great lara croft even she's not the best actress ever
5355 points
megan is like a mini-me version of angelina...her little sister or something.
or something most likely
I think she'd be a good choice. And I like the idea of Shannon as well, however, I don't think she has that kick ass attitude that Megan and Angelina both have. To me shannon is great in romantic comedies and sometimes horror movies but not really action.
Lara Croft is Angelina Jolie , period.The movie without her will suck!
AMEN AMEN AMEN!!!! The perfect Croft, Jolie all the way! No replacement can touch what Jolie brought to the character... life! Angelina Jolie = Lara Croft... The End!
7930 points
If they want to continue the franchise, replacing Angelina would be a smart move. There is no way she can pull of that role today. She looks nothing like she used to and that is a shame. Ugh, I can't imagine looking at that bag of bones in a bikini. Anon 2:08 that movie sucked with her. PERIOD. I really hope that Megan can do a better british accent. I was rolling on the floor laughing at Angelina and her poor, very very poor, attempt to do it. I felt embrassed for her. They could have at least found someone who was british or at least someone who could pull of the accent. If Megan Fox replaces her, I just might go see it. I am slowly becoming a fan of hers. They can't go wrong with Shannyn Sossamon either. She may be the better choice.
Hater I know you. I am sure Jennifer Aniston can't be the replacement. She can't act that one forget the rest. It takes 6 months to do this movies she know this put a lot on her family she is definetly is the one who didn't sign it.
please what does aniston have to do with it? i do not even like aniston, but why are you even mentioning it? very silly argument
She will continue to be constantly compared to AJ if she takes on the role of Lara Croft, but maybe that's what she wanted all along.....
it would be hard to come into a role that is so solidly known to be done by someone else. Career wise I wouldn't pick it up as its the third one - they are never as good. PR wise - good call as the attention and comparison will do her good. Great visual choice for a replacement - Fox.
2585 points
When I say right now "James Bond"...you have no case. Sorry doll, but people can be replaced. And once people age and have kids...Hollywood doesn't find use for them in these "hot & sexy" roles
Although I'm not a fan of Megan Fox, I think she'll do great as Lara Croft. She was a good choice to keep the movies flowing.
Oh please, of course Megan will fit the roll. Anholina looks so bad in the movie "Wanted".
She looks like a skeleton holding to guns it's funny.
I wouldn't see the movie if it was megan fox. I don't think she can do anything but look pretty and i doubt she'll be able to pull off any sort of accent. I hope angelina jolie signs on to do this..
Is it too soon to buy five movie theater tickets to see Megan as Lara Croft?
29698 points
I actually hope Megan doesn't do it. She's constantly compared to Angelina and it'll just cement that if she does "Angelina's" role in Lara Croft. :(
I think that Megan is a suitable replacement. Afterall, she is about 10 yrs younger than Angelina. Angelina is too busy making babies right now...I hope that the rumors of Megan's boyfriend beating her up are FALSE!
560 points
Lets hope that Megan's people insist on a better bra than the one Jolie wore. It was so bad it was distracting. Yikes
300 points
Rhona Mitri - she'd be right. Intelligence and kick ass - see her in Doomsday? And she's got an amazing body.
you're right she kick ass but it would be a complete flop she's not really known and people like to ''know'' there actors ... know what i mean ;)
33280 points
LOL does anyone even watch those stupid movies...?...
300 points
My sentiments exactly. I can't get into them, I like more realistic movies.
9735 points
r.i.g.h.t ---- because movies are "realistic"
this is just a fact, fox looks nothing like jolie. perhaps a trailer trash version. while angelina tries too hard for dramas and is simply below average, she was perfect for lara croft role. megan meanwhile tries too hard be angelina every step of the way. on a scale of 1 to 5 i give fox '-10' just for not having her own individuality.
Shannyn Sossamon would be a much better fit! Megan kind of bugs, I think she comes across as extremely arrogant and isn't that great of an actress, either.
I think Ange has outgrown her Lara Croft days. Megan seems like an ideal replacement.
Horrible movie and both are horrible actresses...but both gorgeous as hell..thats what made the movie famous in the first place i guess
better choice by far!
9735 points
out with the old, in with the new
7600 points
Like a lot of my fellows bloggers, i got to agreed that Lara Croft wont be the same with out Angelina! yes... i know we gotta be open minded about it, and give other actresses a chance to prove them selfs! but is kindda obvious, that Miss. Fox tries every bit to look so much like her (Angelina) is insane! i know! she has similarities to angelina but the girl poses like her, moves like her, act so much like her, in definite is too caught up on the angelina look alike "thing" i will really like to see someone more original and more dominant play that role ( just saying :-) )
2585 points
awe come on! Angelina could play Megan's mom. ;) I think she (megan) is a good fit for the role. But seriously...remaking this ALREADY? We have become so unoriginal it's pathetic
EWWWWWWW
300 points
I think Megan Fox is morphing into the new IT girl - seems perfect for her. I probably won't watch it though as this sort of movie isn't really my cup of tea.
3960 points
Why does her hairline look so weird in that pic?
Because she had to color her hair black, to match Jolie, and her hairline is not as dence in front. But the color is too dark.
Nope.
http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/01/27/megan-fox-isnt-lara-croft-but-tomb-raider-reboot-is-in-development/#more-19117
300 points
MEGAN... nah this movie will become a renter if she gets the part
Jolie's facial features are spread evenly throughout her face. Her face is fairly androgenous. Megan's features are all concentrated between her eyes and eyebrows and she has more feminine apeal. They look nothing alike. Jolie is a dark figure naturally, Megan is just a regular girl wanting to look like someone else. Megan might act edgy but she IS NOT edgy by her personality. Megan looks like Carmen Electra's sister.
Angie has that beautiful face it is unique. I think megan is sexy but who knows she might just pull it she seems she wants to be so bad like angie.
Actually, I think it is a fab ideal...happens alot when stars don't want to be in movie sequels because of the money or whatever...meagan will be fine...she's crazy hot anyway...dunno...don't really feel strongly about this issue...and it's lara croft people...the remake of a cartoon/game...we are not talking about serious acting or oscar stuff...just stunts
Angelina has a mature grown sexy women look and she looks very dangerous and exotic she played lara croft perfectly and her acting was great but the story line could be better . megan fox looks too much like a little girl i could see her as bat girl or supergirl she does not look exotic at all sorry but angelina should continue being lady craft
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