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Neill's Paternal Pride for Jurassic's Johansson
4 Feb
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.
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.
Fans might envision a future onscreen reunion for the duo. A potential collaboration could see Neill's character, Alan Grant, appear in a "Jurassic World Rebirth" sequel, echoing the successful intergenerational crossover seen in "Jurassic World: Dominion." Such a pairing would capitalize on their shared history and the enduring appeal of the Jurassic franchise.
