Gareth Edwards has reportedly backed out of the Jurassic Park Rebirth sequel. The production company issued a statement about how great it was to work with the director. They are currently on the lookout for someone new to work on the franchise. (YouTube)
Director Gareth Edwards had earlier been confirmed to work on the upcoming ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ sequel. However, according to the latest reports shared online, he has backed out of the project because of creative differences. Read ahead to know more about what happened.
Gareth Edwards backs out of directing the ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ sequel
The Hollywood Reporter shared online that the ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ director, who was confirmed to rejoin the franchise for the film’s sequel, has now backed out of the project. David Koepp is still currently confirmed to return to the film for the script. According to reports, one of the main reasons behind Edwards’ exit from the upcoming project is due to creative differences.The production studio is now searching for a brand new director, while Gareth Edwards is now choosing to focus on his other original projects. On Thursday, following the news of his departure from the franchise, the production studio issued an official statement. They stated, “We had an incredible experience working with Gareth on Jurassic World Rebirth.” The main cast is expected to return to the franchise, with the production studios hoping to begin filming sometime in 2027.
About ‘Jurassic Park Rebirth’
‘Rebirth’ was the fourth ‘Jurassic World’ movie, and overall, it was the seventh installment in the entire franchise. Big names such as Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey were attached to the project, and according to Sacnilk reports, the film made USD 869 million at its box office last year.The film is set five years after the events of ‘Dominion,’ with a covert op expert, a pharmaceutical rep, and a paleontologist setting out on a perilous journey to one of the most remote and restricted islands with an old ‘Jurassic Park’ facility. The aim? To extract DNA from the three most colossal dinosaurs ever known to mankind: Mosasaurus, Titanosaurus, and Quetzalcoatlus to create a life-saving drug. They have to do this, all the while battling for their lives against the dinosaurs that already reside on the island.
