PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Alicia Vikander springs into action with a series of slick stunts as she's seen for the first time as lithe heroine Lara Croft on the set of Tomb Raider reboot

By Ellie Genower For Mailonline

Published: 10:57 EST, 6 February 2017 | Updated: 11:46 EST, 6 February 2017

She is taking on the role made famous by Angelina Jolie in the 2001 action film series Tomb Raider.

And Alicia Vikander is already proving herself to be an impressive Lara Croft, judging by the first pictures of the Swedish actress on the set of the rebooted version of the film.

Sporting a low cut khaki top and tight black trousers, the 28-year-old Swedish actress performed several stunts atop a wooden bar on the South African set of the film. 

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All action: Alicia Vikander sprung into action on the South African set of the Tomb Raider reboot 

All action: Alicia Vikander sprung into action on the South African set of the Tomb Raider reboot 

With her brown hair tied into Lara's trademark braid, the 28-year-old was held by a wire on the long plank which appeared to be suspended into the air.

She swung from the plank before crawling along it and attempting to climb on top of it with a determined expression on her face. 

In fact, the star looked to be working up a sweat, showing off her toned arm muscles as she hung from the bar. 

Swing low: The star looked to have worked up a sweat as she performed stunts as Lara 

Swing low: The star looked to have worked up a sweat as she performed stunts as Lara 

Blending in: Alicia sported a low cut khaki top and tight black trousers for the shoot 

Blending in: Alicia sported a low cut khaki top and tight black trousers for the shoot 

Cool running: Alicia was held in position by a wire  as she performed her slick stunts

Cool running: Alicia was held in position by a wire  as she performed her slick stunts

At one point, she cooled off using a bottle of water, splashing it over her chest.  

The new film will revolve around a young Lara who goes on her first archaeological adventure to follow in her father's footsteps.

The Affair's Dominic West has signed on to play Lord Richard Croft in the latest film version of the popular video games. 

Alicia is adamant that the latest reboot is very much more an origin story than the Angelina Jolie version.  

From a great height: Fearless Alicia didn't seem perturbed at filming from a high bar

From a great height: Fearless Alicia didn't seem perturbed at filming from a high bar

Cooling off: At one point, she used a bottle of water in the searing heat, splashing it over her chest

Cooling off: At one point, she used a bottle of water in the searing heat, splashing it over her chest

Into a crawl: Alicia hands looked like they were tied together at one point

Into a crawl: Alicia hands looked like they were tied together at one point

'They told me they were doing the film based on the reboot of the game from 2013,' Alicia told website Hitfixx last year.  

'That is more of an origin story. You get into an emotional aspect of getting to know Lara hopefully in an in-depth way. 

'So I hope that doing a film of the rebooted game will bring something new and fresh that'll stand on its own two legs.'

 Stern effort: The pain and determination was etched on the star's face as she performed the stunts 

 Stern effort: The pain and determination was etched on the star's face as she performed the stunts 

Catch me if I fall: Several assistants were on hand as Alicia swung 

Catch me if I fall: Several assistants were on hand as Alicia swung 

A fresh look: Alicia said she hopes the new film will 'bring something new and fresh that'll stand on its own two legs.'

A fresh look: Alicia said she hopes the new film will 'bring something new and fresh that'll stand on its own two legs.'

The actress is familiar with the video game, having played it as a youngster.

'I, with the rest of the world, was excited to see a female protagonist in a video game,' she told the website. 

'I was a bit scared playing it when I was 12, 13. I had to go take little breaks.'

Strength to strength: The Swedish actress has experienced a somewhat meteoric rose to fame 

Strength to strength: The Swedish actress has experienced a somewhat meteoric rose to fame 

A fan: The actress has said she was a fan of the Tomb Raider video games, having previously played it as a youngster
A fan: The actress has said she was a fan of the Tomb Raider video games, having previously played it as a youngster

A fan: The actress has said she was a fan of the Tomb Raider video games, having previously played it as a youngster 

High expectations: Fans can expect the film in cinemas next year

High expectations: Fans can expect the film in cinemas next year

Oscar scoop: Alicia scooped an Oscar for her role as Gerda Wegener opposite Eddie Redmayne in The Danish Girl

Oscar scoop: Alicia scooped an Oscar for her role as Gerda Wegener opposite Eddie Redmayne in The Danish Girl

Alicia's career has gone from strength to strength since more humble beginnings on Swedish television dramas. 

The star, who is currently dating actor Michael Fassbender, won critical plaudits as Artificial intelligence Ava in Alex Garland's directorial debut Ex Machina back in 2015.

The same year, she starred as Gerda Wegener opposite Eddie Redmayne in The Danish Girl - a role which won her an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.

Daunting: The role of Lara Croft was made famous by Angelina Jolie back in 2001 

Daunting: The role of Lara Croft was made famous by Angelina Jolie back in 2001 

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