It appears the Jurassic World 4 rumors surrounding Scarlett Johansson being offered a lead role in Gareth Edwards' upcoming, untitled Jurassic Park movie were true! The scoop was confirmed this week by The Hollywood Reporter, who corroborated the information, issuing the following report:
Scarlett Johansson is taking a bite out of a new blockbuster. The actor is in talks to join Universal’s new Jurassic World movie, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Universal is moving quickly on the film, which has a July 2, 2025, release date. Gareth Edwards is directing the new Jurassic World, which has a script from Jurassic Park scribe David Koepp. Edwards stepped into the role after David Leitch exited following a short attachment to the project.
Character details remain tight lipped, however we previously reported on a scoop, suggesting Johansson's character will be a scientist sent to an island for research:
Scarlett Johansson rumored to play a scientist sent to an island for research in the next Jurassic Park.
A female lead character is in the group of scientists saved by the rescuers. There were ideas of casting a Latina actress, so, the choice remains undecided. We'll have to wait.
Our insider also claims the next Jurassic World movie will take place in between the events of the first and second Jurassic Park movies.
As more details surface, we'll keep you posted!
Now that Jurassic World Rebirth has been released, check out interesting concept artwork from the film! You can also find behind-the-scenes production photos in our image gallery, here!
Jurassic World Rebirth sequel
The sequel to Rebirth is in development with filming expected to commence by the Fall of 2026. With Gareth Edwards expected to return to helm the sequel and lead star Scarlett Johansson reprising her role as well, the next Jurassic entry will continue the story from where Rebirth left off.
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