Graham King, President of GK Films, the same company that released such hits as last year's The Tourist and the current animated blockbuster Rango, has confirmed yesterday that a new actress has been cast in the role of Lara Croft in the upcoming movie reboot of the Tomb Raider franchise.

"We wanted a young, vibrant actress for the role," said King, "that's why we chose Vanessa Hudgens for the title role.

She comes to us with an impressive filmography resume which include the current action blockbuster Sucker Punch and the popular High School Musical trilogy"

"I remember playing Tomb Raider when I was a little girl, "says Vanessa at the press conference announcement, "and I remember being fascinated by the way Lara carried herself in the game.

She is the pure embodiment how a woman should be: strong, assertive, independent, tough - ready to take on any and all challenges thrown her way!!"

When reminded how she will have big shoes to fill after Angelina Jolie made the celluloid Lara Croft internationally famous, Hudgens said:

"I am honored to follow in the footsteps of Angelina and I will do her and Lara Croft proud and the millions of worldwide fans. It will be great! It will be fun! It will be fantastic!"

Coincidentally, Vanessa and her fellow Sucker Punch cast members had to undergo 12 weeks of intensive training for their roles:

weight training, combat training and extensive live weapons training by a former Navy SEAL - all the skills that Lara Croft needs to survive in her element!!

The new Tomb Raider Reboot movie is scheduled for release in 2013.

Edited April 1, 201115 yr by J7Dadda

LOL nice April Fools Day joke.

Edited April 1, 201115 yr by Jolie752

LOL nice April Fools Day joke.

Is it April already?

I haven't noticed!!

phew that was close I almost closed the website after seeing that.

people always fall for it.

10 years ago I posted that Tomb Raider game was cancelled and everyone fell for it!!

Oh my gosh, I so fell for that. Was about to post a not-so-nice response. Good one, J7

Nearly fell for that lol!

Makes you think though... a Tomb Raider reboot is happening and Angelina Jolie hasn't been signed up.

Hmmm... I wonder who they would pick for a new Lara...

Edited April 6, 201115 yr by Jimbo

Nearly fell for that lol!

Makes you think though... a Tomb Raider reboot is happening and Angelina Jolie hasn't been signed up.

Hmmm... I wonder who they would pick for a new Lara...

Angelina won't be in the reboot because she is too "old".

The reboot will feature a younger Lara Croft, in her 20s.