Jeff Goldblum Hints at Exit from Jurassic Franchise

Jeff Goldblum has indicated that his character, Dr. Ian Malcolm, may not return in the upcoming film 'Jurassic World Rebirth', expressing that he thinks Malcolm has 'ridden off into the sunset.' In an interview, he shared excitement for the new cast, including Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey, who will lead the film set to release on July 2, 2025. Goldblum has portrayed Malcolm in several installments since the franchise began in 1993, concluding with 'Jurassic World Dominion' in 2022, which he noted was a challenging yet fulfilling experience for him. Despite the mixed reviews of the last film, Goldblum reflected positively on his experience in the series. The upcoming film is directed by Gareth Edwards and will also feature Mahershala Ali and other new cast members, marking a new direction for the franchise.