Ahead of her stellar role in the next chapter of Universal's beloved 'Jurassic World' franchise, Scarlett Johansson confessed her profound fandom for the 'Jurassic Park' and 'Jurassic World' universe, branding herself as a "die-hard nerd" with a profound admiration for the franchise. In an exclusive interview with Comicbook.com, Johansson revealed that she had harbored a dream to be a part of this cinematic world for over a decade.
"The opportunity to join 'Jurassic World' has surpassed even my excitement for starring in another major Hollywood franchise, after my long-running stint in the Marvel Cinematic Universe," she said with a glisten in her eyes. "I'm a fervent fan of 'Jurassic Park.' It's one of the first films that left a profound impression on me when I saw it in the theater. It was a life-altering, mind-blowing experience. Words cannot express my excitement."
Johansson continued, her voice filled with awe, "I'm such a devoted fan of this franchise, a true nerd at heart. It's almost surreal, I can't believe I'm actually pinching myself right now."
Back in March, news broke out that Johansson was in negotiations to star in 'Jurassic World 4,' the eagerly anticipated fourth installment of the 'Jurassic World' series that kicked off in 2015 and the seventh movie in the iconic 'Jurassic Park' franchise that debuted in 1993. Directed by the visionary filmmaker Gareth Edwards, renowned for his works in 'The Creator' and 'Rogue One,' 'Jurassic World 4' boasts an ensemble cast including Jonathan Bailey, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Rupert Friend, Mahershala Ali, Luna Blaise, David Iacono, and the up-and-coming Audrina Miranda.
The script for this eagerly anticipated film is penned by the renowned screenwriter David Koepp, who has also crafted the scripts for the first two 'Jurassic Park' movies. Johansson spoke glowingly about the script, describing it as "phenomenal." "Koepp returned after three decades to write this script with such unwavering passion, it's truly remarkable," she said.
Recounting her decade-long journey to become a part of the 'Jurassic World' universe, Johansson confessed, "I've been yearning to be a part of this franchise in any role possible for over a decade. I would've said, 'I'll gladly perish in the first five minutes! I'll be devoured by any dinosaur! I'll even work in the craft service department!' I would've done anything to be here." She concluded, her voice filled with disbelief, "The fact that it's finally happening, at this very moment, is simply unbelievable. I still can't quite wrap my head around it."
