Scarlett Johansson set to 'produce huge film reboot' in move mirroring Margot Robbie

Scarlett Johansson is reportedly following in the footsteps of Margot Robbie, producing the next big movie blockbuster.

Scarlett is set to not only star in the leading role in the next Jurassic World film, but will also act as a producer for the flick, per outlets The reboot is expected to be released next year and will star Scarlett alongside hugely popular British actor Jonathan Bailey who is famed for his steamy role in Netflix period drama Bridgerton as the smouldering Anthony, Viscount Bridgerton.

Both actors have been rumoured to be in talks to finalise their roles in the movie production which will see current stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard dropped from the cast as the movies take on a new direction. Scarlett's involvement will now be both in front and behind the camera according to reports.

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The Sun also claim that the Hollywood star has had an influential role in selecting the director for the films. Gareth Edwards who directed 2016’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is thought to be the director attached to the production.

A movie insider told the publication: “Scarlett has been in talks with the studio for months and made it clear that Gareth was her first choice to be the director. He wanted a big fee but has now signed. With him being her top pick, she is now far more interested in being part of the movie and her role as an actress and producer is justifiable.”

The film will be the seventh offering from the Jurassic World franchise and will also see Steven Spielberg serve as executive producer. The iconic moviemaker was the director behind the first-ever Jurassic Park movie back in 1993.

That film was followed by The Lost World: Jurassic Park in 1997 and Jurassic Park III in 2001. Then in 2015 the concept returned to the big screen with Jurassic World which was followed by 2018's Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. The trilogy then wrapped up in 2022 with Jurassic World: Dominion.

The trio of updated films were a huge hit with movie fans and the final instalment even starred iconic actors from the original set of movies Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill. It is currently unclear where the plot will go with the new movie or how many instalments may be commissioned for the reboot.

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