Jeff Goldblum Is Not Sure He'll RepriseJurassic ParkRole Again: 'May Have Ridden Off Into the Sunset'

Mar. 15, 2025

Jeff Goldblum in ‘Jurassic World Dominion’.Photo:John Wilson/Universal Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

John Wilson/Universal Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

Life finds a way, butJeff Goldblum’s life may take him away fromJurassic Park.“I think Ian Malcolm may have ridden off into the sunset,” said the actor, 71, in an interview withTotal Filmmagazine published Oct. 8.Despite his mathematician character appearing in six totalJurassicfilms including the 1993Steven Spielbergoriginal and 2022’sJurassic World Dominion, it’s uncertain whether he’ll return for future dinosaur-filled installments. “Maybe,” added Goldblum.Jurassic World Rebirth, in theaters July 2, 2025, will continue the franchise that began with Michael Crichton’s 1990 novelJurassic Parkand its 1993 screen adaptation. For Goldblum, it seems, retiring Ian Malcolm isn’t such a loss considering the dinosaur movies’ next generation.“This next one,” he told the publication ofRebirth, “my friendScarlett Johanssonand my new friendJonathan BaileyfromWicked, I think, aretaking up the reins. And I can’t wait to see what they do. I think that’s a good idea."‘Jurassic World Dominion’.Universal/Everett/ShutterstockNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Dominion, which united franchise starsChris PrattandBryce Dallas Howardwith original cast members Goldblum,Laura DernandSam Neill, dominated at the box office much like its predecessors, 2015’sJurassic Worldand 2018’sJurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.Goldblum addressed its less-than-glowing critical reception in hisTotal Filminterview, saying, “Everybody’s got an opinion about it. It’s tough to make a good movie.“He added that he “had such a good time” filmingDominion, especially in “getting together again with Laura Dern and Sam Neill… I was concentrating on trying to make our responsibility there a success and fulfill our part of the bargain.”Jeff Goldblum on the set of ‘Jurassic Park’ in 1993.Murray Close/GettyRebirth, from director Gareth Edwards and writerDavid Koepp, will also starMahershala Ali, Rupert Friend, Philippine Velge, Bechir Sylvain, Ed Skrein, Manuel Garcia-Rulf, Luna Blaise, David Iacono and Audrina Miranda in addition to Johansson and Bailey.Koepp wrote the screenplays for the originalJurassic Parkand its 1997 sequelThe Lost World. According to theofficial movie description,Rebirthwill take place five years after the events ofDominion.Goldblum will next play the Wizard of Oz inWicked: Part One, in theaters Nov. 22. He recently starred as Zeus in mythological Netflix comedyKaos.

Life finds a way, butJeff Goldblum’s life may take him away fromJurassic Park.

“I think Ian Malcolm may have ridden off into the sunset,” said the actor, 71, in an interview withTotal Filmmagazine published Oct. 8.

Despite his mathematician character appearing in six totalJurassicfilms including the 1993Steven Spielbergoriginal and 2022’sJurassic World Dominion, it’s uncertain whether he’ll return for future dinosaur-filled installments. “Maybe,” added Goldblum.

Jurassic World Rebirth, in theaters July 2, 2025, will continue the franchise that began with Michael Crichton’s 1990 novelJurassic Parkand its 1993 screen adaptation. For Goldblum, it seems, retiring Ian Malcolm isn’t such a loss considering the dinosaur movies’ next generation.

“This next one,” he told the publication ofRebirth, “my friendScarlett Johanssonand my new friendJonathan BaileyfromWicked, I think, aretaking up the reins. And I can’t wait to see what they do. I think that’s a good idea.”

‘Jurassic World Dominion’.Universal/Everett/Shutterstock

Universal/Everett/Shutterstock

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Dominion, which united franchise starsChris PrattandBryce Dallas Howardwith original cast members Goldblum,Laura DernandSam Neill, dominated at the box office much like its predecessors, 2015’sJurassic Worldand 2018’sJurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.

Goldblum addressed its less-than-glowing critical reception in hisTotal Filminterview, saying, “Everybody’s got an opinion about it. It’s tough to make a good movie.”

He added that he “had such a good time” filmingDominion, especially in “getting together again with Laura Dern and Sam Neill… I was concentrating on trying to make our responsibility there a success and fulfill our part of the bargain.”

Jeff Goldblum on the set of ‘Jurassic Park’ in 1993.Murray Close/Getty

Murray Close/Getty

Rebirth, from director Gareth Edwards and writerDavid Koepp, will also starMahershala Ali, Rupert Friend, Philippine Velge, Bechir Sylvain, Ed Skrein, Manuel Garcia-Rulf, Luna Blaise, David Iacono and Audrina Miranda in addition to Johansson and Bailey.

Koepp wrote the screenplays for the originalJurassic Parkand its 1997 sequelThe Lost World. According to theofficial movie description,Rebirthwill take place five years after the events ofDominion.

Goldblum will next play the Wizard of Oz inWicked: Part One, in theaters Nov. 22. He recently starred as Zeus in mythological Netflix comedyKaos.

source: people.com