Why Actor Glen Powell Turned Down Jurassic World: The Insider’s Scoop on His Choices and Vision for his Career

In an exclusive interview with The Hollywood Reporter, actor Glen Powell revealed why he turned down a potential role in the upcoming Jurassic World movie. Despite being a fan of the original Jurassic Park, Powell felt that his presence in the film wouldn’t benefit it in any way after reading the script.

Powell believes that making the right choices about the projects he takes on is essential for both pleasing the audience and maintaining his own happiness. While he acknowledges that the new Jurassic World movie will be a huge success, with David Koepp returning to write the script and stars like Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Chris Pratt, and Bryce Dallas Howard on board, Powell ultimately decided it wasn’t the right fit for him.

The new Jurassic World film is set to be released on July 2, 2025. While Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard starred in the previous trilogy of Jurassic World films, this new installment promises to bring a fresh perspective to the franchise. Overall, although Powell had an opportunity to be part of the iconic Jurassic World series, he chose to pass on it in favor of projects that better align with his personal preferences and vision for his career.