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Universal wants J.A. Bayona for Jurassic World sequel
Universal reportedly names J.A. Bayona as frontrunner for Jurassic World sequel after Gareth Edwards drops out.
In brief
Universal reportedly names J.A. Bayona as frontrunner for Jurassic World sequel after Gareth Edwards drops out. Universal is considering J.A. Bayona to direct the next Jurassic World film following Gareth Edwards' decision not to make a sequel. Originally reported by AV Club.
Universal seeks Jurassic World director
Universal reportedly wants J.A. Bayona to direct another Jurassic World sequel after 2018's Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.
Bayona's film experience
Bayona has directed The Impossible, A Monster Calls, and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.
Jurassic World Rebirth success
Jurassic World Rebirth received favorable reviews for avoiding a locust-festooned approach.
Bayona as frontrunner
Bayona emerged as frontrunner after Jurassic World Rebirth director Gareth Edwards decided not to make a sequel.
Sequel script and cast
David Koepp wrote the script with Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey expected to return.
Why Bayona fits
Bayona's experience with disaster and monster films makes him Universal's safest choice for the sequel.
What to remember
Universal is considering J.A. Bayona to direct the next Jurassic World film following Gareth Edwards' decision not to make a sequel.
