Alicia Vikander recently made an appearance on “The Graham Norton Show” to discuss her role as Lara Croft in the new “Tomb Raider” film. During the interview, she talked about some of the pressures associated with taking on such an iconic character.
Vikander opened up about the physical expectations that come with playing Lara Croft, jokingly commenting, “My breasts are not as pointy as the first.” She explained that the character has been around for over two decades, and there is a clear image of who she is in people’s minds. Vikander also revealed that she was initially hesitant to admit her love for video games, as she grew up in a time when female gamers were not as prevalent.
The actress shared a story about discovering the “Tomb Raider” game at a friend’s house when she was around ten years old. She was captivated by the fact that there was a strong female protagonist, something she had never seen before in a video game. Vikander admitted to being too scared to play the entire game, but instead spent time learning the character’s moves and tricks.
Graham Norton then asked Daniel, another guest on the show, if he was a big gamer. Daniel responded by saying that he used to play video games but had to stop because it was taking over his life. This led to a lighthearted discussion about the addictive nature of gaming.
Moving on from gaming, the conversation shifted to Vikander’s physical training for the role of Lara Croft. She shared that she had to undergo four months of training before shooting started. Vikander, who had never lifted anything with her arms before, found the experience challenging but rewarding. She jokingly admitted that her trainer initially deemed her arms to be “underdeveloped.” However, after four months of intense training, she proved him wrong.
Given that Vikander is Swedish and married to an Irishman, the conversation naturally turned to languages. Vikander revealed that many people mistake her for being Irish because of the similarities between the two accents. She then confessed that she is actually learning Swedish phrases, rather than Irish, to connect with her husband’s culture. She mentioned that there are some peculiar sayings in Swedish and shared a few examples. One saying, translated to English, is “now you’re taking a poop in the blue cabinet.” This revelation led to laughter from the audience and the other guests.
Overall, Alicia Vikander‘s appearance on “The Graham Norton Show” was an entertaining and insightful look into her experience playing Lara Croft and her exploration of different languages and cultures. With her natural charm and talent, Vikander proved she is not only a talented actress but also a great conversationalist.
