Mike Flanagan Says He Wants to Direct Jaws and Jurassic Park Films
The filmmaker told a Reddit AMA he would like to helm a Jaws movie and a Jurassic Park sequel, calling a true dinosaur horror film "a blast."
Mike Flanagan said in a recent Reddit AMA that he would like to direct a Jaws movie and a Jurassic Park sequel, according to screenrant.com. The filmmaker told users that a true dinosaur horror film would be "a blast" to make.
Flanagan's filmography includes Doctor Sleep, Gerald's Game, and the series The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass. He has also worked on an adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie.
Jurassic Park began with Steven Spielberg's 1993 blockbuster, and the franchise has continued through sequels including Fallen Kingdom and 2025's Rebirth. A new Jurassic Park/World entry is in development, with J.A. Bayona eyed to return as director; his involvement has not been officially confirmed.
Jaws, Spielberg's 1975 film, has not seen a new installment since 1987's The Revenge. Spielberg is said to have a distaste for the Jaws follow-ups, and an unconfirmed rumor suggests he has requested that no further Jaws sequels be produced.
Flanagan has worked with Scarlett Johansson on The Exorcist: Martyrs. A new Jurassic Park/World entry in development will likely bring back Johansson from 2025's Rebirth.
Quick answers
What did Mike Flanagan say he wants to direct?
In a recent Reddit AMA, Flanagan said he would like to direct a Jaws movie and a Jurassic Park sequel, adding that a true dinosaur horror film would be a blast.
Is J.A. Bayona confirmed for the new Jurassic Park film?
No. Bayona is eyed to return as director for the new Jurassic Park/World entry, but his involvement has not been officially confirmed.
When was the last Jaws movie released?
The last Jaws installment was 1987's The Revenge.