The upcoming Jurassic World sequel is set to take a new direction with a soft reboot spearheaded by director Gareth Edwards, known for Star Wars: Rogue One. The production is currently in early talks with Jonathan Bailey of Bridgerton fame to join the cast. This news follows reports of Scarlett Johansson discussing a role in the film last month. While Bailey's involvement isn't confirmed, the original Jurassic Park writer, David Koepp, is on board, signaling a return to the roots of the franchise. The narrative and cast for the reboot remain a mystery, distancing itself from previous stars such as Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. With a release date slated for July 2, 2025, fans can anticipate developments as pre-production is expected to accelerate if Bailey finalizes his deal.

Who is being considered for the lead role in the Jurassic World soft reboot?

Jonathan Bailey, known for his role in Netflix's Bridgerton, is currently in early talks to potentially take on the lead role in the soft reboot of Jurassic World.

The Jurassic Park series began with the Steven Spielberg-directed classic in 1993, inspired by Michael Crichton's novel, which spawned a lucrative franchise including multiple sequels and spin-offs. The Jurassic World films, serving as direct sequels to the original trilogy, reinvigorated the franchise beginning in 2015, with a narrative featuring a new dinosaur theme park built on the ruins of the original. With the upcoming soft reboot, it seems the franchise is looking to reinvent itself once again.