Scarlett Johansson in Talks for New ‘Jurassic World’ Movie

Gareth Edwards is confirmed as directing the new movie, which Universal is aiming to have before cameras this year ready for a 2025 release.

Scarlett Johansson in Marvel Studios' 'Black Widow.'

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Scarlett Johansson is in talks for a new ‘Jurassic World’ movie.
Gareth Edwards is in the director’s chair.
Reports are circling that Jennifer Lawrence ed on the film.

As Universal moves quickly to put a new ‘Scarlett Johansson is now in serious talks for a main role in the film.

Jennifer Lawrence was also offered a role in the movie, but has ed on the idea of running away from giant reptilian creatures.

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What’s the story of the new ‘Jurassic World’ movie?

2015's 'Jurassic World.' Photo: Universal Pictures.

Rumors have been swirling that the film’s working title is ‘Jurassic City’, with hints of something along the line of ‘Escape from New York’. Again, though, none of that is confirmed: Universal is mostly keeping the details of the new movie trapped behind fences and concrete barriers for now. What can we predict? Big-toothed beasts causing trouble for the humans that foolishly interact with them.

A bigger question, though, is which humans… It’ll reportedly be set in the ‘Chris Pratt and co.

From the sounds of it, this new movie would take the franchise in a fresh new direction, so we’re also not predicting (for now) the return of ‘Jeff Goldblum’s chaotician Ian Malcolm.

If Johansson does sign on, she’ll play a role that for now will be shrouded in mystery. Aside from the fact that at some point she’ll encounter dinosaurs. That, you can put money on.

Who is making the new ‘Jurassic World’ movie?

(L to R) Madeleine Yuna Voyles as Alphie, Gemma Chan as Maya, and Director Gareth Edwards on the set of 20th Century Studios' 'The Creator.' Photo by Glen Milner. © 2023 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

The Lost World: Jurassic Park’ (also directed by Spielberg, to less critical praise, but still healthy box office), is crafting the new movie’s screenplay.

Longtime producer Frank Marshall, who worked on all three of the ‘Jurassic World’ movies is on board this one also, and the studio seems bullish about the progress so far. And of course, Spielberg will weigh in since he helped birth the franchise.

Director Rogue One’ ultimately proved to be something he’d probably rather forget, even as it crossed a billion at the box office) and has worked smoothly with effects teams. Plus, he’s a thoughtful, creative director adept at finding the humanity in big concepts.