Scarlett Johansson has wanted to make a Jurassic Park movie for “about 15 years” and talks about her sweet reaction when she was on set
If you do not pay close attention to the Cinema program 2025Let me draw your attention to one of the most exciting developments: the next chapter in the Jurassic Park universe! And here is the real highlight – Scarlett Johansson, who you may know from her impressive time in the MCU, joins the Cast of Jurassic World 4. What makes the whole thing even more special? The Spirit world Alumna has been a huge fan of the franchise for years and revealed that she’s been working toward a role in these films for “15 years.” Her genuine excitement and joy at being on set is absolutely heartwarming.
The Black Widow The experienced actress recently appeared The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to promote them well received film by critics Fly with me to the moon. During the interview, the presenter talked about her new role in the popular dinosaur series, and Johansson let her fan flag fly. With a big smile on her face, she said:
I’ve been trying to get into the franchise for about 15 years, to really do anything. I mean, I would happily die right now.
Johansson went on to explain her deep love for the series, mentioning that she grew up with the original series. Jurassic Park movies and even delved into the “best gift” she ever received. And you guessed it, it includes Japan. The Lost in translation Actress continued:
They asked me what the greatest gift I ever got was, and that was the last time I was on the show. That was before the Jurassic audition, and I said I got a tent. I requested a Jurassic Park tent when I was about 7 years old. I set it up in my bedroom that I shared with my sister and slept in it on the floor for a year.
This is honestly an incredibly heartwarming story. Johansson revealed how her previous appearance on The Tonight Show helped manifest her role in the franchise. She continued:
It was incredible. I remember imagining the velociraptors and thinking about them creeping around at night and that gave me some kind of comfort. And now here I am, actually in the next Jurassic movie! It’s surreal – I think I manifested it!
Despite the massive rumors and speculationthe upcoming Jurassic World The film has no title yet. Gareth Edwards, the talented filmmaker behind Monsters, Rogue OneAnd The Creatoris directing. The film is scheduled to be released on July 2, 2025, and features an all-star cast including Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo.
While we spend the days until the next chapter in one of the best science fiction film franchises hit theaters, one thing is for sure: With Scarlett Johansson on board, the franchise just got a whole lot more exciting. And if her joy and excitement are any indication, we’re in for a truly wild ride.
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