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Alicia Vikander is starring in the 'Tomb Raider' reboot - here's why she'll make a great action star

Ian PhillipsJul 12, 2016, 00:53 IST

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Over the course of 2015, Alicia Vikander proved herself a versatile movie star. Her excellent year was capped off with an Oscar win for Best Supporting Actress for "The Danish Girl."

It was a surprise when we learned she would be playing Lara Croft in the upcoming "Tomb Raider" reboot, taking over a role once played by Angelina Jolie. However, there's no reason the Swedish star can't bring new life to the role.

Vikander could be the next great action star. She'll first prove whether or not this is true in the upcoming Jason Bourne film, before taking on Lara Croft for a 2018 release date.

Here's why Alicia Vikander will make a great action star: