Chris Pratt has confirmed that he has landed the lead role in Jurassic World.
Pratt has been linked to the role in the film for quite some time, but now it seems that he is officially on board.
Speaking to QMI, the actor said: "For me, Jurassic Park was really kind of my Star Wars. I lined up at the theatre to see it, I saw it opening night, I saw every sequel.
"I've seen it a whole bunch of times... for me that was my big movie, I think I was 13 or 14 when it came out.
"It's a big deal for me to be any part of that, let alone this part I'm going to be playing. I'm thrilled about it. Everybody around the world knows that franchise.
"When you say Jurassic Park, no-one is like, 'What's Jurassic Park?' More people know Jurassic Park than just about anything. I'm thrilled."
Jurassic World is set to hit the big screen next year, and will see Colin Trevorrow in the director's chair.
2014 is set to be a big year for Pratt has Guardians of the Galaxy is the other blockbuster he will star in.
Guardians of the Galaxy will be the second of two Marvel movies hitting the big screen, and will see Pratt take on the central role of Peter Quill.
Pratt has also lent his voice to The Lego Movie, and will star in Her, as his star continues to rise.
Jurassic World is released 12th June 2015.
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