Summary
Scarlett Johansson has broken her silence on being cast inJurassic World 4, teasing an amazing story from writer David Koepp of the original movie. The upcoming seventh installment in theJurassic Parkfranchise is set to follow a new cast of characters in a new story and setting that adds a new layer to the series. While information on the story itself is still sparse, it’s likely the movie will continue from theend ofJurassic World Dominiondespite having a new cast to follow.
Speaking withComicBook, Johansson finally opened up about her role inJurassic World 4, explaining how excited she is to be part of the franchise after wanting to join it for so long.The actor also teased Koepp’s script for the film, indicating the movie is going to be just as exciting as some of the franchise’s more revered installments. Check out what Johansson had to say below:
Everything. I’m an enormous Jurassic Park fan. It’s one of the first films I remember seeing in the theater. I remember seeing it so vividly. It was like life-changing. It was mind-blowing. I cannot express how excited I am.
The script is so incredible. David Koepp wrote it. He returned after like 30 years to write the script. He’s so passionate about it, which is so awesome.
Jurassic World 4 Marks A New Era For The Franchise
The Movie Will Feature An Entirely New Story
Johansson’s tease forJurassic World 4’s storydoesn’t say much about the movie, but her casting as the lead role indicates the start of a new chapter for the franchise. Joining her as part of the movie are plenty of new, major cast members, including Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton), Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer), Rupert Friend (Homeland), and Mahershala Ali (Leave the World Behind) among others. Because the casting of the film is filled with new faces, it appears the story will also have plenty of elements unseen in previous installments.
Even so,the fact Koepp is writing the movie means it may stay true to the originalJurassic Park, perhaps exploring similar themes about humanity playing God with science. Given Johansson’s passion for both the franchise and the new story being worked on, it offers plenty of hope that this upcoming film will be a worthwhile addition to the series. While the details of its story remain a mystery for now, it’s clear there will be plenty of interesting dinosaurs and new characters to grow attached to.
I’m Not Buying Jurassic World 4’s Most Exciting Promise
Jurassic World 4 will not deliver on its most exciting promise unless it completely reinvents the franchise after the previous trilogy.
SinceJurassic World 4will be adding another blockbuster as part ofScarlett Johansson’s movie career, the story could be one of the more impressive entries in the series in a long time.It helps that the movie is directed by Gareth Edwards, whose work on 2014’sGodzillaandRogue One: A Star Wars Storyproves how well he can bring new ideas to decades-old franchises. With Koepp on the script and the lead actor excited about the project, this could be a new beginning as the dinosaur universe continues to evolve.
Jurassic World Rebirth
Cast
Jurassic World Rebirth, set five years after Jurassic World Dominion, sees covert operations expert Zora Bennett guiding a team to obtain dinosaur genetic material. Their mission collides with a stranded family on a perilous island, uncovering a long-buried secret.
