As Godzilla’s director Gareth Edwards prepares to helm Scarlett Johansson’s 2025 Jurassic World sequel, Universal’s project steadily builds up its cast. Making headlines, the upcoming movie reportedly hires Obi-Wan Kenobi star Rupert Friend and Baby Reindeer actor/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 show Baby 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’s Jurassic World 2025
Following the success of its three previous Jurassic World movies, Universal is currently preparing Scarlett Johansson’s 2025 sequel to be helmed by Gareth Edwards. According to THR, it has been confirmed that the upcoming project will not contain any major characters from the previous Jurassic World cast.
Therefore, starting with a brand new set of actors, Scarlett Johansson’s Jurassic World 2025 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 blockbuster Jurassic Park in 1993, the upcoming movie is also set to feature Jonathan Bailey and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo.
Richard Gadd’s Tabloid Laden Controversies Surrounding Baby Reindeer
While Scarlett Johansson’s upcoming Jurassic World is set to be the seventh entry in the franchise as per IMDb reports, the entertainment industry is abuzz with rumors of Richard Gadd’s reported casting in the movie. Although people are excited to see the talented Scottish actor, writer, and comedian rising to fame following Baby Reindeer, it also comes as a concern since Gadd is currently neck-deep in controversies.
Oh shit they might be cooking
— VΞRDICT4489 (@Verdict4489) May 26, 2024
Donny Dunn from Baby Reindeer and the Jigsaw Killer are going to be the next Jurassic movie?
This should be interesting.
— Dustin Laughlin (@DustinLaughlin1) May 27, 2024
Fiona Harvey won't be appearing as a dinosaur, right?
— Elif Ateş Dereli (@drelifates) May 26, 2024
Is Richard gonna play a dinosaur 😭
— Katie ❤️ | Top 1.6% 😈 | Free OF 😫 (@thaofficialkat) May 26, 2024
Richard Gadd was so good in baby reindeer, happy for him
— Squid (@sikane02) May 26, 2024
Gaining critical acclaim for his raw and honest portrayal of complex issues like stalking, s*xual assault, and abuse in his Netflix series Baby 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 to DailyMail, a woman claiming to be the inspiration behind the character Martha in Baby Reindeer admitted 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 bombshell interview.
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 the prominent British theatre director Sean Foley, and started harassing him despite his innocence.
Jurassic World 4 is set to hit the theaters on July 2, 2025.
Baby Reindeer is available on Netflix.
