James Cromwell Joins Jurassic World Sequel

Veteran actor James Cromwell has joined the cast for Universal’s sequel to Jurassic World. Cromwell, who made listeners of a certain age shed a sentimental tear as the sheep herder in Babe, is playing an as-yet-unannounced character. He will be joining returning cast members Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, as well as newcomer Justice Smith. The J.A. Bayona-directed sci fi thriller is due to begin shooting later this month with a June 22, 2018 release date. All I can say is: that’ll do, Rex; that’ll do.

Jurassic World Adds Female Lead (Hopefully Will Wear Sensible Shoes)

The follow-up to 2015’s Jurassic World has just added a new female lead. Up-and-coming actress Daniella Pineda will be joining returning cast members Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard as well as The Get Down’s Justice Smith, who recently joined the project. No plot details are out on the J.A. Bayona-directed sci-fi action thriller, but here’s hoping Pineda’s character will have some more sensible footwear when it’s time to run from cloned dinosaurs.