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Neill's Paternal Pride for Jurassic's Johansson

4 Feb

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Summary

Neill fondly remembers working with Johansson on The Horse Whisperer.
Johansson's breakout role was in The Horse Whisperer at age 14.
Both actors share a connection through the Jurassic Park franchise.

Neill's Paternal Pride for Jurassic's Johansson

Sam Neill, a recognizable face from the original Jurassic Park films, has shared his enduring paternal affection for Scarlett Johansson. The two actors first collaborated on "The Horse Whisperer" in 1998, where Johansson, then 14, played a pivotal role. Neill fondly recalls their time together on set, long before Johansson rose to global fame with roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and her current position leading the Jurassic World franchise.

Johansson's performance in "The Horse Whisperer" was a significant early success, earning critical acclaim and significant box office revenue. Now, Neill, who has appeared in multiple Jurassic installments including "Jurassic Park III" and "Jurassic World: Dominion," sees Johansson carrying the torch for the franchise. He noted her transition from her early role to becoming a prominent figure in major cinematic universes and the recent Jurassic World films.