In an interview for the film's upcoming July 4th release, Scarlett Johansson shared her admiration for the "Jurassic World" franchise, revealing she'd instructed her management team to accept any audition offer from the production.
Johansson cited "Jurassic Park" (also known as "Jurassic World") as a source of inspiration for her acting career. She was captivated by the groundbreaking sound design, visual effects, and dinosaur designs from her first viewing.
Johansson proactively contacted Steven Spielberg, the director and producer associated with the franchise from its inception. Despite never having worked together, she requested a meeting at his company's New York office. "We talked for hours," she explained. "At one point, he said, 'I think we should talk about Jurassic.' I immediately replied, 'Steven, I could play someone who gets eaten by a dinosaur five minutes into the film. I just want to be a part of it.'"
A few weeks later, the producers offered her a role and sent David Koepp's script. Johansson was immediately impressed by Zora's character. Zora, a skilled problem-solver, is tasked with infiltrating the biosphere near the equator to extract DNA from three dinosaur species – land, sea, and air – for a pharmaceutical company. However, the mission takes an unexpected turn when Zora's team must rescue the Delgados family from a dinosaur attack.
Before filming, Johansson collaborated extensively with Koepp to develop Zora's character, exploring her inner life and the vulnerabilities hidden beneath her tough exterior.
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Scarlett Johansson in a scene from "Jurassic World: Rebirth". Photo: Universal Pictures |
Scarlett Johansson in a scene from "Jurassic World: Rebirth". Photo: Universal Pictures
The actress described the physical demands as the biggest challenge. She underwent military-style training, learned to shoot, and practiced stunts with stunt teams before filming. Due to action sequences filmed in Thailand's jungles and mangroves, she also honed her skills in zip-lining and swimming. Each morning, the makeup team spent hours applying mud, dirt, and scratches. She also fostered camaraderie on set, encouraging her fellow cast members.
On set, she was impressed by the production design. The crew had to run power lines through mangroves, transport equipment over muddy roads, and set up camps on islands. "Gareth Edwards prioritized real locations, minimizing the use of green screens for special effects," Johansson said. "That contributed to the film's authenticity, which I truly appreciated."
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Scarlett Johansson at the premiere of "Jurassic World" part seven in Shanghai (China) on 29/6. Photo: Universal Pictures |
Scarlett Johansson at the premiere of "Jurassic World" part seven in Shanghai (China) on 29/6. Photo: Universal Pictures
Scarlett Johansson, 41, is one of Hollywood's most successful actresses of the past 20 years. She frequently appears on lists of the highest-paid actresses worldwide. Critics have praised her acting abilities, resulting in two Oscar nominations and five Golden Globe nominations. At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, her directorial debut, "Eleanor the Great", received a five-minute standing ovation and praise for her directing skills.
The actress has been married twice: to actor Ryan Reynolds (from 2008 to 2010) and Romain Dauriac (from 2014 to 2017). In November 2017, she began dating fellow actor Colin Jost, and they married in late 2020. Johansson has a daughter, Rose Dorothy, with Dauriac, and a 4-year-old son, Cosmo, with Jost.
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