Universal Pictures’ next big installment, Jurassic World 4, is set to embark on a new adventure by filming at various breathtaking locations in Thailand. The movie, helmed by Gareth Edwards, is already generating buzz with its fresh take penned by David Koepp and described as a completely fresh take launching a new Jurassic era, following three adults and three teens getting stuck on the Island.
The filming in Thailand marks an exciting chapter, and fans will be thrilled to know that the production features a star-studded cast including Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Mahershala Ali, Rupert Friend, Luna Blaise, and David Iacono.
Location Shoot in Thailand
Shooting kicked off yesterday as per reports from Thailand’s Department of Tourism. The country’s stunning locales such as Bangkok, Phuket, and Khao Phanom Bencha National Park will serve as key backdrops. Director Gareth Edwards brings his unique vision to this project after initial talks with David Leitch fell through due to differing perspectives.
Economic Impact and Environmental Concerns
The production is expected to bring significant economic benefits to Thailand, estimated at around $18 million. This encompasses various sectors including accommodation, catering services, equipment rentals, and more. Speaking about the filming, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Phatcharavat Wongsuwan emphasized the importance of compliance with environmental regulations to prevent potential damage.
Maya Bay in Krabi remains closed to tourists indefinitely to allow for eco-recovery after heavy tourism affected the area severely. The parallels drawn from past productions like Danny Boyle’s The Beach
, which led Leo DiCaprio to Thailand’s shores years ago, underline the delicate balance between nature conservation and film production.
Film Production Roadmap
The Thai shoot will run until mid-July before moving onward to Malta’s film studios and locations in the UK. Production highlights include some formidable names behind the scenes like cinematographer John Mathieson and casting director Jina Jay. Furthermore, Universal’s executives Sara Scott and Jacqueline Garell are supervising the project closely.
Anticipation for Release
The forthcoming movie promises a rejuvenated storyline that diverges from traditional Jurassic narratives. Although Universal Pictures has maintained some secrecy regarding specific plot details and cast movements during the shoot in Thailand, there is undoubted excitement building up towards its release on July 2, 2025.
The collaboration with Spielberg Productions ensures a level of legacy continuity while introducing modern elements with Edwards’ direction.
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