The release of Jurᴀssic World Rebirth is almost here, and while many audiences are excited for the film, for a notable cast member, the new movie fulfills a lifelong dream. There have been several Jurᴀssic Park and World movies over the years, all of which have gone on to be successful at the box office. This new installment looks to reboot the franchise to an extent, bringing in a new cast in an island setting that calls to mind comparisons with Jurᴀssic Park III, and it is the perfect time for this huge star to join the series.

The box office projections for Jurᴀssic World Rebirth look great, but there is reason to be concerned about the film’s performance. While the box office grosses for the last three Jurᴀssic World movies were strong, the critical consensus waned, and each installment performed worse than the last. Following the poor critical reception to Jurᴀssic World Dominion, there is still some reason to be concerned that the new film could see a mᴀssive drop in commercial success. Fortunately, Rebirth has made some notable changes, and looks to be something different and fresh.

Scarlett Johansson’s Jurᴀssic World Rebirth Casting Is A Dream Come True

Johansson Has Always Wanted To Be In A Jurᴀssic Film

For Scarlett Johansson, appearing in a Jurᴀssic movie has been a dream for many years. During Universal’s panel at CinemaCon, Johansson took to the stage alongside Mahershala Ali and director Gareth Edwards. Johansson spoke pᴀssionately about the project, claiming that she “went to Steven Spielberg directly and told him I’ll play any role, even if I was eaten in the first five minutes.” Her hunger for the franchise was palpable, and she later gave a more detailed explanation of how long she has wanted to be a part of the series:

It has been a lifelong dream to be in a Jurᴀssic 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.’

During the panel, some exciting footage from the film was shown, much of which has since been made available in the film’s excellent trailers. However, the most important detail that came from this panel was understanding how important and personal this project is to Johansson. Alongside rising star Jonathan Bailey and Academy Award winner Ali, the film has put together one of the most interesting casts for a Jurᴀssic movie yet. With direction by The Creator‘s Gareth Edwards, the film promises to look and feel spectacular.

Jurᴀssic World Rebirth Fulfilling Scarlett Johansson’s Dream Comes At The Right Time

The Actor Is Between Major Franchise Roles

Johansson is a huge star, and her presence adds some gravitas to the new film. Arguably the biggest name to headline a film in the franchise, Johansson has denied plans to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, leaving her open to other franchises. After a long career in Hollywood for more than thirty years with an incredible resume with films like Ghost World and Lost in Translation, all of which led her to enormous franchise success with Marvel, she has become one of the best-known actors today.

Johansson’s character Black Widow had a dramatic and conclusive ending in Marvel, and attempts to begin other franchises, like Ghost in the Shell, have not panned out. She is making her feature directorial debut late this year with Eleanor the Great, and has produced other projects recently, including last year’s Fly Me to the Moon, suggesting a change in creative direction for her future. Fortunately, the new Jurᴀssic World franchise, which needed a strong lead, can give her an excellent franchise opportunity that can help to fund her other personal endeavors through the years.

Scarlett Johansson Picked The Right Jurᴀssic Movie To Join

Rebirth Looks To Be A Fresh And Exciting Take On The Series

The new film looks great, and reactions to Jurᴀssic World Rebirth have been quite positive, suggesting that the new film could be the best in the franchise in a long time. Audiences have drawn connections to the original film, with several emphasizing that the new movie feels the most like Spielberg that the series has in some time. With the quality having dipped in the previous films and after audiences responded poorly to Jurᴀssic World Dominion, it is good to see that the series may be on an upswing.

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With that said, these are only fan responses, which do tend to be more positive, having come out of the excitement of an early screening opportunity. Critic scores are still a mystery for the film, but there is hope that it will be a great entry in the series. Either way, Johansson has wanted to be a part of the franchise for a long time, and Jurᴀssic World Rebirth looks like the right time for her to join. Hopefully she survives the film, allowing her to be a part of the franchise for years to come.