During pre-production of Tomb Raider 2, it was rumoured that Jolie was being eyed for a role in the new film that wasn't Lara Croft.According to GK Films' Graham King, it was cut for 'tonal issues'. MGM asked the filmmakers behind Tomb Raider (2018) to bring Jolie in for a cameo role, but was rejected.Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003).

In 2004, Jolie was interviewed by the World Entertainment News Network and stated: 'I just don't feel like I need to do another one. Whilst a third film starring Jolie was green-lit and bankrolled, the actress turned down another chance to play Lara. I wanted that mythology of Angelina Jolie to fuse with Lara Croft.' It was quite hard for me to get her through the approval process at the studio, because I wanted an actress who was going to bring something to the part, and she brought this great Angelina Jolie mythology with her as this dark, crazy, wicked woman with a very particular and interesting personality. She spoke her mind, and she had a notorious reputation. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, West stated: ' had a great, dark reputation about her. Simon West stated that he struggled to get approval for Jolie to play the role of Lara from the studio. She changed her mind when told that she could train with the British military. Jolie initially turned down the opportunity to play Lara Croft, as she felt the character didn't suit her. In recent years, she has become a notable humanitarian with her work with UNICEF and the UN, which was inspired by her time shooting Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) in Cambodia. She has also been a prolific tabloid figure, including her involvement with fellow actor Brad Pitt as 'Brangelina'. Jolie is an Academy Award winning actress, and is known for films such as Girl Erased, Mr. Angelina Jolie portrayed Lara Croft in two Tomb Raider movies from 2001-2003.

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