Jurassic World 2 is reported to feature some political elements as well as tackle animal abuse, so there’s clearly no shortage of promising ideas.
Whether or not Jurassic World 2 takes a darker or lighter approach, hopefully the film will wind up being a smart but fun, installment in the franchise.
Unlike Trevorrow, who had only directed the indie comedy Safety Not Guranteed before doing Jurassic World, Bayona already has many acclaimed works to his name.
A sequel like Empire Strikes Back was easily able to take a gloomier tone without losing any of its predecessor’s signature style — so it’s possible Jurassic World 2 can do the same.