The Jurassic period ended 145 million years ago and it feels almost as long since we’ve seen Laura Dern, Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum in a movie together. The trio stared in the original “Jurassic Park” 26 years ago — but they haven’t all appeared together since. Now we’ve learned the three are going to reprise their roles in the next installment in the franchise.
The news was announced on the “Jurassic World” Instagram account. “They’re back. Welcome to Jurassic World Alan Grant, Ellie Sattler & Ian Malcolm. #2021,” the caption read, sharing a photo of Neill, Dern and Goldblum dressed as their respective characters.
Director Colin Trevorrow revealed the news at a special screening of Jurassic World in Hollywood. Dern confirmed her participation in Jurassic World 3 (as well as the return of Neill and Goldblum) at the same screening, according to Deadline.
Steven Spielberg directed the first two “Jurassic” films (1993 and 1997), and executive produced the next three. He will return as executive producer alongside Trevorrow. Emily Carmichael, writer of “Pacific Rim Uprising,” will write the new Jurassic film.
For those that don’t know, this was a HUGE surprise tonight at @ArcLightCinemas during @Collider‘s #JurassicWorld event. A fan asked @colintrevorrow if any of the original cast was coming back in JW3 and he was like yes and then introduced @LauraDern to the shocked audience. https://t.co/FLiytKW5P7
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) September 25, 2019
