One of Aubrey Plaza’s later film projects includes the crime thriller Criminal Emily, which centers on a young woman stuck in debt who decides to dip into a credit card scam to break free. Plaza shared a funny twist on a late-night moment by revealing on the final episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that a close friend, director Edgar Wright, mistook her for Lara Croft because of the movie poster. — VG Times
My friend Edgar Wright texted afterward, asking with a mix of astonishment and playfulness, Are you the new Lara Croft or the next tomb raider? Plaza replied that the project in question is her own movie Criminal Emily, and she hinted that the Tomb Raider role was being discussed elsewhere in the industry. The anecdote highlights how quickly studio whispers and posters can spark wide-ranging conversations about star power and brand identity. — VG Times
A separate note in the industry covered Alicia Vikander’s recent portrayal of Lara Croft and the ongoing shuffle for fresh film rights. By late July, reports indicated the franchise rights had moved back to GK Films, reigniting competition among major studios eager to develop a new installment. This backdrop helps explain why discussions around casting, iteration, and the cinematic world of Lara Croft remain lively in Hollywood circles. — VG Times
Emily the Outlaw is slated to premiere on August 12 as fans watch for more details about the character’s evolution and the franchise’s next chapter. In related news, a dedicated fan has ported a version of The World of the Rings to Unreal Engine 5, illustrating how communities extend beloved universes beyond their original formats. These developments reflect a broader trend where fan enthusiasm and professional production intersect to expand fictional worlds. — VG Times
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