Scarlett Johansson has confirmed her role in the upcoming Jurassic World movie, expressing her long-standing admiration for the franchise.
The 39-year-old actress, who joined the project in late May, shared her excitement in a recent interview with ComicBook.com while promoting her new film, Fly Me to the Moon.
Universal Pictures has fast-tracked the production, aiming for a July 2, 2025 release date. Filming commenced earlier this month and is scheduled to continue until October. It’s unclear if Johansson has begun shooting her scenes yet.
“I’m a huge Jurassic Park fan. It’s one of the earliest films I remember watching in the theater. The experience was so vivid,” Johansson said, recalling the original 1993 Jurassic Park. “It was life-changing and mind-blowing. I can’t even express how excited I am.”
The new Jurassic World movie reunites the original Jurassic Park screenwriter, David Koepp, who adapted Michael Crichton’s 1990 novel.
Johansson praised Koepp’s work, saying, “The script is incredible. David Koepp wrote it. After nearly 30 years, he’s back to write this script. His passion for it is so evident, and it’s amazing.”
Johansson, a self-proclaimed Jurassic Park nerd, revealed her determination to join the franchise. “I’ve been trying to get into this franchise in any way possible for over a decade,” she admitted. “I was like, ‘I’ll die in the first five minutes! I can be eaten by whatever! I’ll even do the craft services!’”
Production is currently ongoing in Thailand, with additional filming planned in Malta and London. The film is directed by Gareth Edwards, who expressed his enthusiasm for the project.
“I was about to take a break and started writing my next film idea, but this is the only project that made me drop everything and dive right in,” Edwards said in an interview with Collider.
Joining Johansson in the cast are Jonathan Bailey, Mahershala Ali, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, David Iacono, and Luna Blaise.
Edwards highlighted the significance of working with producer Frank Marshall, Universal, and David Koepp. “I love Jurassic Park. The first film is a cinematic masterpiece, so this opportunity is a dream come true,” he added.
Stay tuned for more updates as the production progresses, leading up to its highly anticipated release in July 2025.
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