# 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.
- Title: Universal wants J.A. Bayona for Jurassic World sequel
- Summary: Universal reportedly names J.A. Bayona as frontrunner for Jurassic World sequel after Gareth Edwards drops out. Universal is considering J.A. Bayona to…
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- Source: AV Club — https://avclub.com/ja-bayona-frontrunning-director-jurassic-world-sequel-universal
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- Topics: universal, jurassic world, j.a. bayona, jurassic world sequel, gareth edwards, jurassic world rebirth, david koepp, scarlett johansson, mahershala ali, jonathan bailey, entertainment, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Universal is considering J.A. Bayona to direct the next Jurassic World film following Gareth Edwards' decision not to make a sequel.