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Universal eyes J.A. Bayona to helm next Jurassic World sequel
Bayona, who directed 2018’s Fallen Kingdom, is top of Universal’s wish list for the next installment.
By Felo News Desk · Published
According to Gizmodo, Universal Studios is reportedly considering director J.A. Bayona for the sequel to Jurassic World Rebirth after Gareth Edwards left the project earlier this year over creative differences.
Bayona, who directed Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom in 2018, is said to be "at the top of Universal’s wishlist" according to The InSight. The studio’s producers, including Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall, have previously praised Bayona’s work on the franchise.
Bayona told io9 in 2018, "When you do a film like this you put yourself at the service of the story… you put your craft at the service of the world that has been established already by other directors." He also explained his view of middle‑chapter storytelling, saying, "When you think about a trilogy, the second episode is when things get more complicated and it’s very exciting as a director."
The upcoming sequel could continue the trend of strong box‑office returns, with the previous film earning roughly $340 million domestically and $869 million worldwide.
Key facts
- Universal is considering J.A. Bayona to direct the next Jurassic World sequel. (gizmodo.com)
- Gareth Edwards left the project earlier this year due to creative differences. (gizmodo.com)
- Bayona directed 2018’s Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. (gizmodo.com)
- The previous Jurassic World film earned about $340 million domestically and $869 million globally. (gizmodo.com)
Sources
- [1] gizmodo.com — originally reported as “The 'Jurassic World' Franchise May Go Back to a Familiar Director”
