"It has been a lifelong dream": Scarlett Johansson on working in 'Jurassic World Rebirth'

Washington [US], April 3 (ANI): Actress and singer Scarlett Johansson shared updates about 'Jurassic World Rebirth' at the CinemaCon 2025. She unveiled details, footage and never-before-seen photos in the latest installment in the Jurassic film franchise, which first kicked off more than 30 years ago with Jurassic Park.
"It has been a lifelong dream to be in a Jurassic movie for the last 15 years. Each time I heard that they were making a movie, I'd reach out and you know, say 'I'm available here,' " said Johansson, noting that she was open to playing any character, reported People.
The 'Jurassic World' franchise is gearing up for its next big blockbuster with the release of the first trailer for 'Jurassic World: Rebirth', scheduled to hit theatres on July 2, 2025.
Directed by Gareth Edwards, 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' is based on a script by David Koepp, who wrote the original 'Jurassic Park' film, with characters created by Michael Crichton.
Speaking to how he became interested in working on the film, he shared, "I suffered from a rare condition in childhood, where I was compelled to watch 'Jurassic Park' at least 10 times a year. For the longest time, I thought there was no hope of a cure until last year when I received this miraculous email with a screenplay attached," reported People.
The actress appreciated the director for making the film as "realistic and authentic as possible", and shooting for the film in "real isolated locations." The director said he wanted the audience to feel like the movie is a "roller coaster ride"
The film, set five years after the events of 'Jurassic World: Dominion' (2022), explores a world where Earth has become increasingly inhospitable for dinosaurs, as per the outlet.
As a result, the surviving species are isolated in environments resembling those in which their breeds once thrived. A team of scientists is tasked with acquiring genetic samples from three of the planet's most colossal creatures, one from the sea, one from the land, and one from the sky.
These creatures hold the potential to provide vital genetic material for a life-saving drug for humans, reported People.
Starring Jonathan Bailey, Scarlett Johansson, and Mahershala Ali, the film brings a fresh dynamic to the 'Jurassic World' franchise. Johansson plays Zora Bennett, a covert operations expert on a high-stakes mission that drives the plot.

The film is written by David Koepp, who also penned the screenplay for the original 1993 Steven Spielberg film, based on Michael Crichton's novel, and the 1997 sequel, The Lost World: Jurassic Park.
Also presented at the CinemaCon event at Caesar's Palace were panels for Scream 7, Mission Impossible, and Fantastic Four.
Jurassic World Rebirth arrives in theaters July 2, 2025, reported People. (ANI)