The actor behind a chilling Star Wars villain has joined Rogue One director’s new Jurassic World movie alongside Scarlett Johansson
May. 23, 2024Rupert Friend has joined the creature feature
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The cast forGareth Edwards’ new Jurassic World movieis shaping up nicely as Star Wars actor Rupert Friend has joined the line-up.
The actor is known for his role as The Grand Inquisitor in theObi-Wan KenobiDisney+ series, as well as appearing inPride and Prejudice,Asteroid City, and Homeland. PerThe Hollywood Reporter, his role and the plot details of the movie are still being kept secret.
However, we do know that the filmwill be a completely new entry into the franchise, and that he’ll be starringalongside Marvel star Scarlett JohanssonandBridgerton breakout Jonathan Bailey.Rogue Onedirector Gareth Edwards is directing the movie that brings back the originalJurassic Parkscreenwriter David Koepp for the new installment. Filming is expected to start this summer.
Johansson has yet to address her casting, but Bailey –who will soon star in Wicked– shared a sweetInstagrampost about joining the franchise. Sharing a snap of him on the Jurassic World ride at Orlando Studios, he wrote: “Hold onto your butts.”
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