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AsGodzilla’s director Gareth Edwards prepares to helm Scarlett Johansson’s 2025Jurassic Worldsequel, Universal’s project steadily builds up its cast. Making headlines, the upcoming movie reportedly hiresObi-Wan Kenobistar Rupert Friend andBaby Reindeeractor/creator Richard Gadd to join the cast.
While Rupert Friend makes headlines for his alleged casting, Richard Gadd’s rumored appearance comes as a surprise to fans, considering the explosive controversies surrounding his Netflix showBaby Reindeer. Although netizens are happy to see Gadd’s progress, people are also hooked to the tabloid-laden reports surrounding the star.
Rupert Friend and Richard Gadd Joins Scarlett Johansson’sJurassic World2025
Following the success of its three previousJurassic Worldmovies, Universal is currently preparingScarlett Johansson’s 2025 sequel to be helmed by Gareth Edwards. According toTHR, it has been confirmed that the upcoming project will not contain any major characters from the previousJurassic Worldcast.
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Therefore, starting with a brand new set of actors,Scarlett Johansson’sJurassic World2025 made headlines for allegedly casting new faces like Rupert Friend and Richard Gadd. Following an all-new storyline promised for the franchise, that began with Steven Spielberg’s classic blockbusterJurassic Parkin 1993, the upcoming movie is also set to feature Jonathan Bailey and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo.
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom[Credit: Universal Studios]Scarlett Johansson’s upcomingJurassic Worldmovie is being written byJurassic Park’s David Koepp. Further, Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall, and Patrick Crowley are set to produce the project. Meanwhile, filmmaker Gareth Edwards is considered to be a safe pair of hands for the latest entry, especially after showcasing his talent inGodzilla, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,and 2023’sThe Creator.
Richard Gadd’s Tabloid Laden Controversies SurroundingBaby Reindeer
While Scarlett Johansson’s upcomingJurassic Worldis set to be the seventh entry in the franchise as perIMDbreports, the entertainment industry is abuzz with rumors ofRichard Gadd’s reported casting in the movie. Although people are excited to see the talented Scottish actor, writer, and comedian rising to fame followingBaby Reindeer, it also comes as a concern since Gadd is currently neck-deep in controversies.
Oh shit they might be cooking
— VΞRDICT4489 (@Verdict4489)June 04, 2025
Donny Dunn from Baby Reindeer and the Jigsaw Killer are going to be the next Jurassic movie?
This should be interesting.
— Dustin Laughlin (@DustinLaughlin1)August 25, 2025
Fiona Harvey won’t be appearing as a dinosaur, right?
— Elif Ateş Dereli (@drelifates)June 11, 2025
Is Richard gonna play a dinosaur 😭
— Katie ❤️ | Top 0.79%😈 | Free OF 😫 (@thaofficialkat)July 04, 2025
Richard Gadd was so good in baby reindeer, happy for him
— Squid (@sikane02)August 08, 2025
Gaining critical acclaim for his raw and honest portrayal of complex issues like stalking, s*xual assault, and abuse in his Netflix seriesBaby Reindeer, Richard Gadd’s performance as Donny Dunn resonated with audiences worldwide. However, following its unprecedented success and word-of-mouth sensation, Gadd’s show eventually generated buzz for its explosive controversies, surrounding speculations, and possible lawsuits.
According toDailyMail, awoman claiming to be the inspirationbehind the character Martha inBaby Reindeeradmitted to considering legal action against Netflix for defamation. Accusing Richard Gadd of exploiting her story for fame and subjecting her to harassment, the alleged stalker named Fiona Harvey later shared her experience with Piers Morgan during a bombshellinterview.
“Why aren’t you telling the authorities”: Piers Morgan Blasts Industry Insiders Withholding the Identity of Baby Reindeer Creator Richard Gadd’s Alleged Abuser
Further, the Netflix hit series witnessed even more controversies and issues after audiences began attempting to discover the real-life inspirations behind the show’s characters. Trying to find out the stalkers and the characters who harassed Richard Gadd in the show, people assumed it was theprominent British theatre director Sean Foley, and started harassing him despite his innocence.
Jurassic World 4is set to hit the theaters on June 26, 2025.
Baby Reindeeris available on Netflix.
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