"Experienced a lot of loss": Scarlett Johansson reveals the heart behind Zora in Jurassic World Rebirth

Scarlett Johansson will next be seen in the science fiction action film Jurassic World Rebirth. This Gareth Edwards-directed film will be released on July 2, 2025, by Warner Bros. Pictures. The movie is a highly anticipated sequel to the popular Jurassic World franchise, and fans are eager to see Johansson's performance in this new installment. Here's the official synopsis:

"Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, covert operations expert Zora Bennett is contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world’s three most massive dinosaurs. When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that’s been hidden from the world for decades."

Johansson plays the role of Zora Bennett, who is an expert in covert operations. In a recent interview, the actress spoke about portraying a character with a military background. She said that Zoe has experienced a lot of loss in her life.

Scarlett Johansson talks about her character in Jurassic World: Rebirth

Scarlett Johansson gave an interview to Entertainment Weekly where she spoke about portraying Zora Bennett in the forthcoming film Jurassic World Rebirth. She said,

"Zora has had a long career in the military and in private security. She is someone who has dedicated her life to service and to helping people. She has experienced a lot of loss, yet she maintains a lot of positivity and humor, even when things are hard. I wanted her to have a lot of sparkle."

Scarlett Johansson also gave a shoutout to the Jurassic World Rebirth's writer, David Koepp.

"She is someone everyone wants to hang out with. She is a good-hearted person and a loyal friend. Of course, David gave her a lot of gusto in his amazing writing. I just added my part to bring her to life."

Jurassic World Rebirth is produced by Patrick Crowley and Frank Marshall, and it's the seventh entry in the overall franchise. It's also the fourth Jurassic World film. The cast members of the film include,