We’re used to seeing Jonathan Bailey wearing tailcoats and tophats in Bridgerton and, most recently, frolicking around as Fiyero on the set of Wicked. However, for his latest movie role, the actor has undergone somewhat of a geeky transformation, having already started hitting the gym last year to bulk up for the part. The 36-year-old stars in Jurassic World Rebirth, the fourth instalment in the Jurassic World series and the seventh instalment overall in the Jurassic Park film series.

He plays Dr Henry Loomis, a palaeontologist, with a first-look image already causing fans to swoon in anticipation of the movie’s release. A photo of Bailey in action was shared on X, in which he sports a checked shirt, backpack, and a sweet pair of glasses. Digging his new aesthetic, cinephiles have heaped praise on him for being a ‘versatile’ performer. ‘Jonathan Bailey in a Jurassic World movie? This is going to be epic!’, wrote mehak_ali63121.

‘this nerdy look is so perfect omg’, said donoing of his transformation/. ‘sound like a broken record at this point but jonathan bailey as a gorgeous nerdy palaeontologist is going to change my life forever’, declared an unashamedly dramatic manesbeloved. ‘A hot scientist, what’s not to like?’, squealed dreamingofuuuu. Others made it clear that Bailey is what will entice them to buy a cinema ticket when the film hits theatres in July.

As for the movie itself, the plot is simple and probably what you’d expect: A woman and a family get stranded on an island home to ferocious dinosaurs. Where Bailey comes in is when Zora Bennett, a covert operative, played by Scarlett Johansson, is hired to work alongside the palaeontologist and his team leader, Duncan Kincaid (Mahershala Ali) on a top-secret mission. They must ‘locate the three largest creatures in the tropics and acquire their DNA, which contains the key to a drug that will miraculously save human lives’, as per a synopsis.

During their adventure, the team crosses paths with a family of civilians who are then forced to ‘confront a terrifying, ominous revelation that has been kept secret from the world for decades.’. He may have switched up his look especially for the part, but Bailey really is on a roll right now, what with Wicked receiving multiple Oscar nominations, including in the major categories. Film bosses clearly can’t get enough of him, as he’s also said to be in the running to take over from Daniel Craig as the next James Bond.

The heart-throb joins the likes of hot favourite Aaron Taylor-Johnson and ex-Superman star Henry Cavill in the betting odds, while 007 fans are still awaiting an official announcement on who will play the secret agent next. Bailey was catapulted to international stardom in 2020 when he first portrayed Anthony Bridgerton in the Netflix period drama, later setting hearts racing with his on-screen chemistry with Simon Ashley’s Kate Sharma.

His other notable roles include BBC’s W1A and ITV’s Broadchurch, plus various dalliances on the West End stage, hence his genius casting in Wicked alongside Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Jurassic World Rebirth is released into cinemas in July 2025. Got a story?. If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you.