Actress Scarlett Johansson has confirmed her role in the upcoming Jurassic World movie, directed by Gareth Edwards, known for his work on Rogue One and Godzilla. Johansson, an “enormous” Jurassic Park fan, expressed her long-time desire to be part of the franchise, even if it meant a brief appearance. In an interview with ComicBook.com, she shared, “I’ve been trying to get into this franchise in any possible way for over 10 years. I’m like, ‘I’ll die in the first five minutes!'”
A Dream Come True for Johansson
Scarlett Johansson’s excitement about joining the Jurassic World franchise is palpable. She recalls her first experience watching Jurassic Park in theaters as life-changing and mind-blowing. Speaking to Variety, she said, “It is one of the first movies I remember seeing in theaters. I remember it so vividly. It was life-changing and mind-blowing. I cannot express how excited I am.” Her enthusiasm underscores her deep connection to the series and the fulfillment of a decade-long dream to be part of it.
An Exciting New Chapter in the Franchise
The upcoming Jurassic World movie, with a script by David Koepp, promises to be an exciting new chapter in the franchise. Koepp, who previously wrote for Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park in 1993 and The Lost World: Jurassic Park in 1997, is returning with a fresh story. Johansson praised the script, stating, “The script is so incredible.” She emphasized Koepp’s passion for the project, saying, “David Koepp wrote it and returned after 30 years to write it, and he’s so passionate about it.”
Unlike the previous Jurassic World trilogy, which featured Chris Pratt, the new film will introduce an entirely new story. This fresh direction, coupled with Johansson’s enthusiasm and Edwards’ direction, sets high expectations for the movie. Johansson humorously added, “I’ve been trying to get into this franchise in any possible way for over 10 years. 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 is just actually unbelievable.”
Filming Locations and Future Prospects
Jurassic World 4 is set to be filmed in picturesque locales of Thailand, as well as in studios in Malta and the UK. These diverse filming locations promise visually stunning settings for the new storyline. Johansson’s inclusion in the cast has already generated significant buzz and anticipation among fans and moviegoers alike. As the franchise continues to evolve, the combination of Johansson’s star power, Koepp’s writing, and Edwards’ direction is expected to deliver an unforgettable addition to the Jurassic World saga