Joel McHale has addressed rumors that he’s been cast inJurassic World Rebirth, confirming whether he’s actually going to appear in the movie or not. Thecast ofJurassic World Rebirthis led by many talented actors, including Scarlett Johansson as covert operation expert Zora Bennett, Mahershala Ali as team leader Duncan Kincaid, and Jonathan Bailey as paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis. Within these casting choices, however, spawned the rumor that McHale, most recently known for his role as David onThe Bear, was joining the dinosaur movie in an unknown yet important role.
Speaking withCollider, however,McHale revealed he has not been cast inJurassic World Rebirth, dispelling the rumor by saying he’s heard nothing about being involved in the film. The actor explained how his 16-year-old son had poked fun at the rumor, which originated on Reddit, before confirming once more that it wasn’t true. Check out what McHale had to say below:
If you know something, that would be great. Because I don’t know anything. I know nothing! I don’t know; no one’s asked me. My 16-year-old was making fun of me. He was like, ‘Hey Dad, I heard you’re gonna be inJurassic World. Boy, how wrong are they, huh?’ And I was like, ‘Okay, kid…’ No, I have not heard — no, I don’t know where that started.
While McHale doesn’t have a role in Jurassic World Rebirth, he will be guest starring inYellowjacketsseason 3.
What McHale Not Being In Jurassic World Rebirth Means For The Movie
All Its Core Actors Have Probably Already Been Revealed
Later in the interview,McHale jokingly says that he’s been cast as a pterodactyl, saying his costume comes equipped with macaroni, a reference to his involvement with Rice-a-Roni as Chief Mac-A-Roni Officer. Since the comedian is so relaxed about discussing theJurassic Worldmovies, it appears he really doesn’t have a secret role in the forthcoming films. This dispels the rumors as nothing more than false notions online, making it clear the actor has no concrete plans to join the franchise anytime soon.
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However,the cast that already exists for the movie is known for plenty of strong roles in film, bolstering the movie even without McHale’s involvement. Beyond Johansson, Ali, and Bailey, the film also stars Ruper Friend (Homeland) as a phamecutical representative, alongside Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer), Luna Blaise (Manifest), David Iacono (Dead Boy Detectives), and Audrina Miranda as the Delgado family. Other confirmed actors include Philippine Velge, Bechir Sylvain, and Ed Skrein, though their roles inJurassic World Rebirth’s storyremain unclear. McHale could fit into the cast well, but is now confirmed not to be happening.
Our Take On McHale Not Being In Jurassic World Rebirth
It’s Unsurprising Given The Unsubstantiated Rumor
Although it’s disappointing McHale isn’t going to be inJurassic World Rebirth, it’s unsurprising news considering how unsubstantiated the rumor was. For now, it appears the film is going to be focused on its team of operatives hunting down giant dinosaurs while crossing paths with a family in need of assistance. Not having the comedian as part of the movie means more time to focus on the confirmed characters, something that will greatly benefit the dinosaur film.
Jurassic World Rebirth
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Jurassic World Rebirth, set five years after Jurassic World Dominion, sees covert operations expert Zora Bennett guiding a team to obtain dinosaur genetic material. Their mission collides with a stranded family on a perilous island, uncovering a long-buried secret.
