Jeff Goldblum returning to Jurassic World

Jeff Goldblum is returning to the "Jurassic Park" franchise for the next instalment. Goldblum co-starred in 1993's "Jurassic Park" and in 1997's "The Lost World: Jurassic Park," but was absent from "Jurassic World." He played the quick-witted mathematician Ian Malcolm, who managed to survive in both films.

The sequel to "Jurassic World" -- the fourth instalment-- is being directed by JA Bayona. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard are returning for the sequel that will also star Justice Smith, James Cromwell, and Toby Jones.