It was a big surprise when Universal announced production at the beginning of the year new film from the Jurassic Park franchise announced. Jurassic World 4 is set to hit the big screen next summer. No wonder that a short time later the first report came in with a favorite director for the sequel.
David Leitch, one of the two co-directors behind John Wick, was at the top of Universal’s list as an action specialist. As it turns out, the filmmaker has However, the studio rejected it. There is no bad blood behind the scenes. The reason for Leitch’s departure is still worrying.
John Wick director David Leitch is turning his back on Jurassic World 4 due to creative differences
As Deadline has learned from sources, the infamous ones are once again creative differences the decisive reason why a director turns his back on a blockbuster. However, there was no argument. Leitch and Universal have parted ways amicably, according to Deadline.
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But what exactly are behind the creative differences in Jurassic World 4? The Hollywood Reporter sheds light on the mystery in the latest issue of its Heat Vision newsletter. Apparently it is Pre-production is already well advanced, as several insiders report. Universal has a very clear vision for the film.
“There is not enough time to work with new ideas”, a Hollywood Reporter source is quoted as saying. Apparently the first design processes for new dinosaurs have even been started. Universal is not looking for a filmmaker with his own vision; experienced craftsmenwhich filmed the existing script in a straightforward manner.
This was written by David Koepp, who also worked on Steven Spielberg’s two Jurassic Park films. Apparently Universal is like that convinced by the materialthat now all that is needed is a reliable filmmaker who can complete the filming without any problems.
The sci-fi action classic The Rattlesnake could be an inspiration for Jurassic World 4
Jurassic World 4 omits all previously known characters the series. Neither the trio from the original trilogy (Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum) nor the stars of the Jurassic World films (Bryce Dallas Howard and Chris Pratt) are returning. Instead, a completely new adventure awaits us in the Dino Park.
This could be based on The Rattlesnake aka Escape From New York from 1981. A Hollywood Reporter source cites the dark sci-fi thriller as a reference. In the film, Kurt Russell has to rescue the US President from a dystopian Manhattan that has been converted into a huge prison.
Another Hollywood Reporter source says the comparison isn’t accurate. What is certain, however, is that Universal needs a replacement director for Jurassic World 4 as soon as possible. Because the time window for production is getting smaller day by day. Already at July 3, 2025 the next dinosaur madness is about to be unleashed in the cinema.
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