David Leitch recently revealed in an interview the reasons for his departure from directing the sequel to “Jurassic World,” shortly after joining the project in early February. On the 2nd, Leitch disclosed that despite stepping down from the director’s role due to differences in vision, creativity, and time constraints, he was thrilled to discuss the film with the renowned director Steven Spielberg.
According to Box Office Mojo, Universal Pictures has released the “Jurassic Park” trilogy and the “Jurassic World” trilogy, with the first three films grossing a total of 2.1 billion dollars globally and the latter trilogy raking in a whopping 3.98 billion dollars in revenue, receiving widespread acclaim. These six films were produced by acclaimed director Steven Spielberg’s production company, Amblin Entertainment, Inc.
Spielberg directed the first two films in the “Jurassic Park” trilogy, while Frank Marshall served as the producer for the “Jurassic World” trilogy. They will respectively act as the executive producer and producer for the new “Jurassic World” film. Leitch expressed his honor at discussing the sequel to “Jurassic World” with Spielberg and Marshall.
In an interview with “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, Leitch stated, “When presented with the opportunity to enter the world of ‘Jurassic World,’ you want to take these conversations seriously, and we could showcase our creativity in many ways. Therefore, being able to discuss our cherished ‘Jurassic World’ series with Steven and Frank was a fantastic dialogue and a very delightful time.”
Leitch mentioned that he abandoned the directing role due to differences in vision, including time and creativity. He emphasized the importance of delivering the best results in directing a film, which aligns with the expectation of creating the best work as an artist while ensuring that the film matches the vision of the production company and can be completed within the designated timeframe.
Acknowledging the audience’s eagerness for the release of “Jurassic World,” Leitch admitted that he did not want to delay the film. He emphasized the urgency, stating, “At times, we just say—we need to provide answers quickly because they must produce this highly anticipated film promptly. Clearly, I believe they have found an excellent director whom we all like and respect, and this film will surely be fantastic.”
Universal Pictures aims to release the film next summer, with David Koepp having completed the script. They have hired director Gareth Edwards, known for “Godzilla” and “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” to begin directing the film in June.
Leitch stressed the importance of creative freedom, stating, “I believe it was the right decision for us to step down from the directorial role. We have the right to choose the films we want to make, ensure creative freedom, and film the way we envision.”
On the 3rd, “The Fall Guy” was released in the United States, marking Leitch’s latest directorial work following “Deadpool 2,” “Hobbs & Shaw,” and “Bullet Train.” According to Deadline, the film is expected to gross 28 million dollars in its opening week and has received positive reviews overall.
The new installment of “Jurassic World” is set to premiere on July 2 next year, with the official title yet to be announced.