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Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Jurassic World 4’ Faces Tough Competition to Become Apple CEO-Inspired Villain

Scarlett Johansson has been busy leaving the billion dollar MCU franchise and has already signed on for two other equally big and famous franchises, Transformers, And Jurassic world. Set to lead the next Jurassic world film, an apparent reboot of the long-running dinosaur saga, the actress has big boots to fill.

Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff in Black Widow |  Marvel StudiosScarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff in Black Widow |  Marvel Studios
Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff in the MCU | Marvel Studios

Previously led by his Marvel co-star Chris Pratt, Pratt’s latest outing into the world of dinosaurs was not as well received. Yet one thing stood out the most, the main villain of Jurassic World: Domination who fans say is inspired by Apple CEO Tim Cook. And the next film with Johansson will face a difficult challenge leading the same.

Scarlett Johansson Jurassic World 4 The film must be in the lead Domination Primary Antagonist

Campbell Scott (right) in a photo from Jurassic World: Dominion | Campbell Scott (right) in a photo from Jurassic World: Dominion |
Campbell Scott (right) in a photo of Jurassic World: Domination | Universal images

Jurassic World: Domination, the final film in the dinosaur saga was a huge commercial success, grossing $1.004 billion worldwide (via The Numbers), although it was not a critical success. But what stood out about the film was the film’s main antagonist, played by Campbell Scott.

As Dr. Lewis Dodgson, Scott’s resemblance to Apple CEO Tim Cook is uncanny. From his physical resemblance to the way he speaks and dresses, it was fans who noticed him first. coincidence (see Reddit). Even his office, aka the evil lairwas, according to fans, designed as Apple’s headquarters.

Some fans even said that Scott’s villain was made to look like every other billionaire capitalist CEO, like Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg. While these are just unconfirmed speculations and fan assumptions, they certainly add an interesting layer to the character.

With Scarlett Johansson in the lead role of the next Jurassic World 4, expectations are certainly high. While fans are eager to see what she brings to the franchise, the upcoming film will certainly take on the challenge of creating a villain as iconic as Dr. Lewis Dodgson.

Netflix star joins Scarlett Johansson cast Jurassic World 4

David Iacono in a photo from Dead Boy Detectives |  NetflixDavid Iacono in a photo from Dead Boy Detectives |  Netflix
David Iacono in a photo of Dead Boy Detectives | Netflix

Scarlett Johansson Jurassic World 4 has been busy preparing for production. After Johansson, actors like The Bridgerton Chronicles Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Mahersahala Ali and more have joined the cast of the upcoming film. Production on the film, scheduled to begin in mid-June in London, has also tapped Netflix star David Iacono in an unconfirmed role.

Already seen in the second season of Prime Video The summer I became prettyIacono just came off Netflix Dead Boy Detectives. Having already appeared in series like Blue Bloods, The Good Doctor, NCISand more, it would definitely be great to see Iacono star among such a stellar cast (via THR).

Written by the original screenwriter of Jurassic Park, the film will be directed by Gareth Edwards. With the story still not revealed, the film is expected to bring a new story with new characters, thus continuing the Jurassic World/Park franchise.

Jurassic World 4 is scheduled to be released on July 2, 2025.