Over the past three decades, only a handful of franchises have managed to captivate audiences as effectively as the Jurassic Park series, which first premiered in 1993 through Steven Spielberg’s groundbreaking movie. Since then, numerous filmmakers have explored the idea of science resurrecting dinosaurs, with many exciting moments unfolding across various installments. However, it was director Gareth Edwards who raised the bar significantly with Jurassic World: Rebirth, a film that delved deeply into the more terrifying aspects of this intriguing premise. Now available for purchase digitally, ComicBook got an opportunity to reconnect with Edwards and the cast to discuss their innovative take on this cherished concept.
In a candid discussion, Edwards expressed his desire to create a brief guide differentiating the essential elements from the non-essential ones in a “Jurassic” film, but acknowledged that such a task is challenging due to the subconscious and instinctive nature of the creative process. He emphasized that when directing a movie, particularly one like this, even minor deviations can lead to either copying “Jurassic Park” or veering away from the “Jurassic” genre. Maintaining this delicate balance is crucial, as every decision throughout the filmmaking process is significant. Interestingly, he mentioned that the initial cut of the movie contained several references to the original “Jurassic Park,” reflecting his personal admiration for the classic film.
In simpler terms, the speaker said, “Afterwards, we presented our work to Steven Spielberg and David Koepp. They initially criticized it, calling it ‘naughty.’ I was responsible for making all the necessary adjustments. During this process, I felt anxious about what changes would be required. However, after an hour and a half phone call, Steven praised the work, saying it was excellent. The final piece of advice he gave was to remove all Easter eggs and Jurassic Park references. This came as a surprise, but we agreed to make the changes. Fortunately, they later allowed some of those elements to be reintroduced, resulting in a satisfactory outcome.
In the newest installment of the Jurassic series, an undercover team embarks on a daring journey to Earth’s deadliest location – an isolated research island where dinosaurs too fearsome for the original Jurassic Park are kept. Their objective: retrieve DNA from three gigantic creatures to develop a groundbreaking drug that could greatly improve human life. In this treacherous landscape, they stumble upon a startling secret that has been concealed for many years.
Although Dr. Loomis, played by Jonathan Bailey, generally operates independently, he mentioned having collaborated with Sam Neill’s character, Alan Grant. During our conversation, Bailey shared insights into the creation of this backstory and the extent to which he would disclose their shared history.
Bailey confessed that their collaboration with Edwards regarding that backstory was more of an internal process. “We didn’t actually discuss it explicitly,” he explained. “There are conversations that take place in your mind, and also within the character itself. It’s instinctive to work out where your character stands… I also feel a strong need to preserve the original backstory, especially for Rebirth, as it starts off quickly without much explanation at the beginning, and there are moments early on in the film that help you understand the characters better.
Although Bailey remained vague concerning the history of his character, Luna Blaise and David Iacono discussed potential developments for their characters’ relationships, hinting if it became more or less robust following their dinosaur-fighting adventures.
Iacono expressed his belief that the situation is intentionally unclear, and it might not be necessary for audiences to understand everything. If he had to speculate, he believes Xavier deeply desires to remain with Theresa, as he’s very much in love with her.
Blaise also shared his thoughts, suggesting that at the end of the movie, the penultimate shot features them together, implying a strong connection and gratitude for each other. He hopes they will stay together and grow even closer.
She went on to say, ‘I often ponder, how does one return to regular society, post-Jurassic World? What’s the process of adjusting back to normal life after such an extraordinary experience?’
Recording the exhilarating scenes for “Rebirth” provided a host of unforgettable moments for the cast, as evidenced by Audrina Miranda sharing her favorite moments from filming.
On our most challenging day, I’d have to admit that there weren’t an overwhelming number of difficult days, but sailing the boat, the Meriposa, in Malta, was particularly tough due to the intense heat. The vessel is small and could only accommodate a portion of the crew, but fortunately, we had all the cast aboard, making it an enjoyable experience despite the hardships. They provided us with ice packs and fans for relief, yet if you looked to the right, there were numerous other boats filled with crew members. This contrast made that day seem even more challenging.
In my experience, even though the action-packed scenes were numerous, one truly memorable moment was forged through a serendipitous encounter with a legendary filmmaker.
Miranda affirmed that one of the exciting days had numerous memorable moments. As we were hurrying towards the boat to attempt escaping from the D-Rex, she said it was thrilling because it was a night shoot. Later, at around 11 p.m., when everyone was exhausted, Frank Marshall, the film’s executive producer, interrupted and waited a moment before putting Steven Spielberg on the phone. This was my first time speaking with him via FaceTime, and it was quite an experience. It really lifted everyone’s spirits to know that he was watching our performances and had seen my audition tape. Although he likely saw many tapes, including mine, just hearing him acknowledge my audition tape made a significant impact.
After contributing to movies in the Godzilla, Star Wars, and Jurassic series, Edwards playfully suggested he might need to steer clear of significant franchises for a while.
When possible, I try to avoid the internet. Recently, my girlfriend showed me a meme or comment someone created, which read: ‘Gareth tackling Godzilla, Star Wars, and Jurassic Park represents the excessive ambition they cautioned against in the Bible.’ This statement made me feel like I should distance myself and refrain from taking on another project.
Jurassic World Rebirth is now available for purchase on Digital.
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