Highlights
- Scarlett Johansson joins Jurassic World 4 after a decade-long pursuit.
- The fourth installment marks a fresh chapter in the franchise under Universal Pictures.
- Filming is underway, with Gareth Edwards directing and David Koepp returning to the series.
As production kicks off for the fourth Jurassic World film, one of its stars has praised the franchise, expressing how incredible it is to be part of such a beloved series, adding that even a brief appearance in the movie would be more than satisfying.
Universal Pictures announced earlier this year that a new Jurassic World film is in development after Jurassic World Dominion was seen as a metaphor for the franchise’s demise, sparking a wave of casting rumors. One actor has now confirmed their role in the upcoming fourth installment, sharing that joining the franchise has been a long-time dream and something they’ve actively pursued for over a decade. Given their passion for the series, it’s no surprise that in a recent interview, they expressed their excitement and willingness to appear, even if it’s in a brief cameo.
In a recent conversation with ComicBook during the Fly Me to the Moon press event, Scarlett Johansson confirmed her role in the upcoming Jurassic World film. The Oscar-nominated actress shared that she will be featured in the series’ fourth installment, which, apart from rumors, is still untitled, marking the end of a decade-long effort to join the franchise in various quirky roles. Indeed, Johansson’s involvement in Jurassic World has been a long-anticipated event, as she revealed her persistent efforts to join the series since its revival as Jurassic World in the 2010s, following the franchise’s hiatus after the third Jurassic Park film. “I’ve been trying to get into this franchise in any possible way for over ten years,” Johansson told the outlet. “I’m like, ‘I’ll die in the first five minutes! I can get eaten by whatever! I’ll do the craft service!’ I’ll do anything for it. The fact that it’s happened in this way, at this time, just is actually unbelievable. I can’t believe it.”
Scarlett Johansson is renowned for her roles in numerous blockbuster franchises, including the role of Black Widow in nine Marvel films since 2010, and is no stranger to anchoring major cinematic sagas. As one of the original Avengers, she has solidified her place in tentpole cinema. However, it was her fondness for the original Jurassic Park that ultimately drew her back to franchise films. When asked what intrigued her about the new Jurassic project, Johansson enthusiastically replied, “Everything.” This marks her return to leading a major franchise since her tenure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “I’m an enormous Jurassic Park fan. It’s one of the first films I remember seeing in the theater,” she recollected. “I remember seeing it so vividly. It was like life-changing. It was mind-blowing. I cannot express how excited I am.” In joining the Jurassic World saga, Johansson joins a lineage of formidable female actors such as Laura Dern and Julianne Moore, who navigated the perilous park in earlier Jurassic films directed by Steven Spielberg, alongside Bryce Dallas Howard in the reboot Jurassic World trilogy.
The upcoming sequel, cautiously referred to as Jurassic World 4, marks a fresh chapter in the beloved franchise under the guidance of Universal Pictures. David Koepp, renowned for his work on the original Jurassic Park screenplay and its 1997 sequel, The Lost World, returns to the series after more than two decades. Notably, this will be Koepp’s inaugural Jurassic script not directed by Steven Spielberg; instead, Gareth Edwards, known for Godzilla and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, takes the director’s chair, bringing a fresh perspective to the project. This fourth installment diverges from the previous Jurassic World trilogy headlined by Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, presenting an entirely new narrative. Despite this departure, the immense box office success of the previous trilogy, with each film grossing over $1 billion globally, sets high expectations. Scarlett Johansson leads an ensemble cast featuring Jonathan Bailey, Mahershala Ali, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, Rupert Friend, and David Iacono in this eagerly anticipated cinematic endeavor.
Jurassic World 4 is in the midst of filming, and Johansson’s next appearance will be in Fly Me to the Moon, premiering on July 12th.
Source: ComicBook