In an exclusive interview with Nerdist, director Gareth Edwards described the upcoming Jurassic World film as a "rebirth" for the franchise. He emphasized that it is a completely new, standalone story with fresh characters, comparing its approach to how Casino Royale rebooted the James Bond series.

The film is not a sequel to Jurassic World Dominion and will not feature returning cast members from either the Jurassic Park or Jurassic World trilogies.

Key takeaways from the interview include:

• Director's Passion: Edwards, a lifelong fan of the original Jurassic Park, was planning to take a break after his film The Creator. However, he loved the script for the new movie so much that he immediately dropped his plans to direct it.
• Original Writer's Involvement: The script was written by David Koepp, who penned the screenplays for the original Jurassic Park and The Lost World, a fact that was a major draw for Edwards.
• New Cast: The film will star Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, and Rupert Friend.
• Filming Locations: Production will take place in Thailand, Malta, and the UK.
• Release Date: The movie is slated for release on July 2, 2025.

The interview itself took place during a press trip to Thailand for Edwards' previous film, The Creator, where he was hypothetically discussing his love for the Jurassic Park franchise before he was officially attached to the new project.

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