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Jurassic World Rebirth director describes Scarlett Johansson’s role as gender non-specific


Jurassic World Rebirth director describes Scarlett Johansson’s role as gender non-specific

Rebirth of Jurassic World is shaping up to be one of the biggest and boldest contributions of the future Law Franchise. But it also marks the beginning of “something new.” Law Era,” meaning we have people like Dr. Alan Grant (Sam Neill), Dr. Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern) and Dr. Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) will not be seen again.

Leading the all-new cast is MCU star Scarlett Johansson as “experienced covert operations specialist” Zora Bennett, who has been hired to obtain “DNA samples from the three most colossal creatures by land, sea and air” for pharmaceutical purposes secure. But as their team, which includes Jonathan Bailey’s paleontologist Dr Decades”.

Jonathan Bailey as Dr. Henry Loomis (l.) and Scarlett Johansson as Zora Bennett (r.) in “Jurassic World Rebirth”
Photo credit: Universal Pictures

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Johansson’s casting is clearly not a coincidence. After Chris Pratt led the attack Jurassic world In the trilogy, the filmmakers obviously wanted to fill that space. Johansson’s resume speaks for itself, but you only have to see the words “Marvel Cinematic Universe” to know that a) she’s capable of starring in an action-packed summer blockbuster and b) her name brings in big bucks. However, in a recent exclusive interview with Empire Magazine, he said: Rebirth of Jurassic World Director Gareth Edwards reveals that the film’s lead role wasn’t gender specific.

After speaking specifically about Johansson’s character Zora, she said, “She’s looking for meaning in her life after leaving military service, and this opportunity comes up where she would basically never have to work again (afterwards)” and the “on this journey.” “She begins to question the ethical rights and wrongs of her actions,” Edwards reveals, noting that the role was not gender specific in the script and therefore could have been played by anyone.

(L) The Jurassic World T-Rex in the Jurassic World Winter Olympics Trailer (R) Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow(L) The Jurassic World T-Rex in the Jurassic World Winter Olympics Trailer (R) Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow
Photo credit: Inside the Magic

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Previously, Top Gun: Maverick And Twister Star Glen Powell revealed he turned down a role Rebirth of Jurassic World. Johansson’s MCU costars Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans reportedly did the same. It’s unclear what role this was, but it’s easy to assume it was paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis is who is being played Bridgerton Lead actor Jonathan Bailey, it’s entirely possible that they were asked to star in the film.

Either way, after fighting aliens from outer space like she did Law Predecessor Chris Pratt (who plays Peter Quill/Star-Lord in the MCUs). Guardians of the Galaxy Movies) Scarlett Johansson is perfect for the job. And while the role wasn’t gender specific, it will be refreshing to see a woman take the reins Law Film. While the franchise features strong female leads like Dr. Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern), Lex Murphy (Ariana Richards) and Dr. Sarah Harding (Julianne Moore) was filled, Bryce Dallas Howard’s Claire Dearing had to share it Jurassic world Trilogy with Chris Pratt’s Owen Grady in equal parts.

“At my very first meeting with Universal and Steven Spielberg,” Edwards tells Empire, “Steven mentioned that he had met Scarlett once and she was really excited to be there Law Film. When I heard that, I thought, ‘This is the end of the meeting, isn’t it? Are you going to call her or should I?’ Luckily she was fully ready.”

Scarlett Johansson (as Black Widow from Captain America: Winter Solider), the T-Rex from Jurassic World from the Winter Olympics trailer and the Jurassic Park sign at Universal StudiosScarlett Johansson (as Black Widow from Captain America: Winter Solider), the T-Rex from Jurassic World from the Winter Olympics trailer and the Jurassic Park sign at Universal Studios
Photo credit: Inside the Magic

After her casting announcement, Johansson, 39, admitted she was a lifelong friend Jurassic Park fan and explained how she tried to get in Law Franchise for over 10 years. “I’ve been trying to get into it for the last, you know, over 10 years,” she revealed, adding, “and, you know, it’s like, ‘Oh, you know, (I can) for the first five years die.’ Minutes, I can be eaten by anything, I’ll do the crap duty, I’ll do anything for it!’”

A look at Gareth Edwards’ track record with monster movies (particularly from 2014). Godzilla in which Bryan Cranston had a surprisingly brief lead role), one can only hope that Johansson’s character isn’t actually killed in the first five minutes. However, she will certainly be put to a tough test in the upcoming sequel. Filming spanned the jungles of Thailand and vast pools of water in Malta, and some of the official stills shared by Universal Pictures show her up to her neck in tall grass.

And that’s never a good thing in one Law Film.

(Left to right) The Mosasaurus in “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” Scarlett Johansson from “Lucy,” and the Megalodon from "Jurassic World Evolution 2"(Left to right) The Mosasaurus in “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” Scarlett Johansson from “Lucy,” and the Megalodon from "Jurassic World Evolution 2"
Photo credit: Inside the Magic

When can I watch? Rebirth of Jurassic World?

Rebirth of Jurassic World will hit theaters worldwide on July 2, 2025.

Check out the film’s new logo below, according to the official Jurassic World X account (Twitter):

Rebirth of Jurassic World. In cinemas from July 2025.

The film stars Scarlett Johansson (Avengers: Endgame), Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton), Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer), Rupert Freund (Obi Wan Kenobi), Mahershala Ali (The Green Book), Luna Blaise (manifest), David Iacono (Dead Boy Detectives), Audrina Miranda (Lopez vs. Lopez), Philippine Velge (Station eleven), Bechir Sylvain (BMF) and Ed Skrein (Dead Pool).

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