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After Scarlett Johansson, Colman Domingo is now in discussions to join the cast of the upcomingJurassic Worldinstallment, directed by Gareth Edwards. The film is slated to begin production this summer and hit theaters next year. Previous reports indicated a promising fresh take on the Jurassic era with a revamped cast alongside Johansson taking on the lead role.
Recent insider reports have revealed Domingo as a new addition to the cast, potentially portraying the film’s antagonist. However, fans do not seem too enthusiastic about the casting, as it does not align with their expectations for the antagonist of the story.
Colman Domingo in Discussions For Villain Role inJurassic City
New reports from the industry insiderDaniel Richtmanhave now revealed that the actor and playwright Colman Domingo is in talks to play the role of the villain in the next installment of theJurassic Worldfranchise. The 54-year-old actor is known for his exceptional performance on both screen and stage.
Fresh off his Oscar nomination for the 2033 biographical drama,Rustin, Domingo’s potential casting adds an intriguing dimension to the film. He is also known for his Emmy-winning portrayal of Ali in the acclaimed HBO seriesEuphoria, along withThe Color Purple,Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, andZolaamong others.
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Director Gareth Edwards joined the nextJurassic Worldfilm, titledJurassic Cityafter filmmaker David Leitch dropped out of the movie over creative differences. With a new director on board, the studio has been assembling an impressive cast for the film.
Reports have confirmedScarlett Johansson as the lead in the upcoming movie, andsubsequent rumorssuggest that Oscar-nominated actor Dev Patel could also join the former Marvel star in the upcoming film in the celebrated franchise. However, details regarding the roles of either actor in the film have not been revealed so far.
Fans Are Not Too Pleased With the Rumored Casting For the Villain
Colman Domingois a versatile performer and has showcased his potential on, both stage and screen. Although fans have commended the actor for his acting prowess, they have still expressed disappointment regarding his potential casting as the antagonist inJurassic City.
This man is versatile! I didn’t think he could play a dinosaur.
— SteveVal (@lampshades00)August 03, 2025
Is he a Dinosaur
— Carlos Gzz (@carlosgzz03)June 12, 2025
https://twitter.com/BrandonSpa85363/status/1780033072454365255
I love Colman Domingo but honestly I’m getting tired of the human villain trope just vilify the dinosaurs
— Comicteam23 (@comicteam6)July 10, 2025
Can we please stop having corny human villains in these movies
— goofbucko (@Levi04727259333)June 22, 2025
Fans have taken to social media to share who they wish to see as the villain in the next film of the beloved franchise.“This man is versatile!”one fansaidon X (Twitter) before adding,“I didn’t think he could play a dinosaur.”
Many fans have shared that they are looking forward to seeing a dinosaur as a villain rather than a human villain. They argued how the original films in the franchise primarily focused on the chaos caused by prehistoric creatures and expressed exhaustion with the recurring trope of human villains.
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And they have shared that they wish to see more of such depictions, as another fanstated,“I’m getting tired of the human villain trope.”Others also argued againsthaving“corny human villains”in the franchise moving ahead.
Over the years, the franchise has introduced various antagonistic characters, encompassing both humans and dinosaurs. While the initial films had few human antagonists, theJurassic Worldtrilogy notably incorporated multiple human adversaries alongside the colossal creatures, which might have prompted fans’ dismay towards more such depictions.
Jurassic Cityis expected to be released in July 2025.
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
