: Starring Alexander Skarsgård, this film attempted a post-colonial take on the character, placing him in a historical context involving King Leopold II’s Congo.
Notably, this era also introduced Jane (Maureen O’Sullivan) as more than a damsel. She was resourceful, often rescuing Tarzan as often as he saved her. This set a precedent for strong female leads in action media that would not be revisited until the 1980s. TARZAN XXX.3gp
During this period, television also tried to reboot the concept. The WB’s Tarzan (2003) set the story in modern New York City, with Jane as a police detective. It failed. Streaming services later produced Tarzan and Jane (2017) for Netflix, aimed at teens, which found moderate success but little cultural footprint. : Starring Alexander Skarsgård, this film attempted a
