'Jurassic World' Casting Rumors: Idris Elba, Josh Brolin, Bryce Dallas Howard Up For Roles In Upcoming Flick?

"Jurassic World" may already have their leading men in mind to star in the upcoming sequel.

Rumor has it the film's, previously titled "Jurassic Park 4," production team is looking at "Pacific Rim" actor Idris Elba, according to JurassicWorld-Movie.com.

However, don't get to excited about the news, seeing as though neither Elba nor the "Jurassic World" camp have confirmed his casting since the film is still in its early stages of development.

Elba is another actor that joins the list of rumored cast members. According to Deadline.com, 12-year-old Ty Simpkins has landed a "lead" role in the upcoming flick.

"Despite the fact I probably have food in the freezer older than this young actor, Simpkins has worked before with producer Steven Spielberg, who is producing with Frank Marshall and Pat Crowley," Deadline reports. "DeSimpkins made his feature debut in the Spielberg-directed 'War Of The Worlds,' opposite Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning. Last year, Simpkins starred in the genre smash Insidious, and reprises in the sequel. His other credits include 'Revolutionary Road,' 'Pride And Glory,' and the Kate Winslet-starrer 'Little Children.'"

Colin Trevorrow is the director of "Jurassic World," which he co-wrote with Derek Connolly. The movie will be shot in 3-D and is set to be released on June 12, 2015.

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