Alicia Vikander always dreamed about being an action hero, and now she’s Lara Croft

Alicia Vikander says she always wanted to do an action role and starring in the reboot of Tomb Raider is everything she could have asked for.

Alicia Vikander says she always wanted to do an action role and starring in the reboot of Tomb Raider is everything she could have asked for.

The Danish Girl star will be stepping in Angelina Jolie’s shoes as Lara Croft in a new movie adaptation of the popular video game series.

The 28-year-old Oscar-winning actor says playing unusual characters is a thrilling experience for her, reported Entertainment Weekly.

“I’m emotionally drawn to something that’s very different from what I’ve done before. Naturally, that gives me an extra thrill. I have mostly done dramas and indie films in my career...

“But I don’t know how many times I’ve watched big adventure films like Indiana Jones or The Mummy. I love to get embraced in all those big journeys and to do an action role has always been a child’s dream of mine,” Vikander says.

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