Summary:
- Rupert Friend joins Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey in the upcoming Jurassic World movie by Universal Pictures.
- Gareth Edwards will direct, and David Koepp, original Jurassic Park screenwriter, wrote the script. Filming starts mid-June in London.
- Friend is known for Wes Anderson films, the Star Wars series Obi-Wan Kenobi, and upcoming film Dreams with Jessica Chastain.
British actor Rupert Friend is ready to outrun some dinosaurs! He’s been cast in a starring role alongside Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey for the upcoming Jurassic World movie from Universal Pictures.
Gareth Edwards, known for directing Godzilla, will be at the helm of this creature feature. Manuel Garcia-Rulfo also joins the cast, while David Koepp, the original screenwriter for Jurassic Park and The Lost World: Jurassic Park, crafted the script for this mysterious new installment. Plot details are being kept under wraps for now.
Filming is set to begin in London by mid-June, with a tight turnaround for post-production. Universal has targeted a theatrical release date of July 2, 2025.
Friend has become a familiar face in recent Wes Anderson films, including The French Dispatch and the upcoming Asteroid City. He can also be seen in two of Anderson’s recent short films based on Roald Dahl stories, The Swan and The Rat Catcher, available on Netflix.
Beyond his work with Anderson, Friend portrayed the villainous Grand Inquisitor opposite Ewan McGregor in the Disney+ Star Wars series Obi-Wan Kenobi. He recently wrapped filming on the sci-fi thriller Companion and will also appear in the upcoming drama Dreams alongside Jessica Chastain.
This latest casting news adds to the excitement surrounding the new Jurassic World movie. Friend’s talent and experience will surely be a welcome addition to the already impressive cast and crew. With a summer 2025 release date on the horizon, fans won’t have to wait long to see what prehistoric adventures await!
