In “Jurassic Park,” audiences were introduced to a world where dinosaurs and humans coexist, but in “Jurassic World: Rebirth,” we delve into a more ominous aspect of this world. The island of Saint-Hubert conceals the lab where InGen experimented with genetic splicing and hybridization methods to bring back dinosaur species, and they went beyond what ethical science should have permitted. This unethical experimentation gave rise to the “Distortus Rex” or D. Rex, a grotesque creature that stands alongside franchise icons such as the T. Rex or Indominus Rex.
Initially, those watching Jurassic World Rebirth, die-hard Star Wars fans, observed that the D. Rex bore an uncanny resemblance to a legendary creature from another distant galaxy. It wasn’t just a coincidence or fanciful imagination: it has been confirmed that the D. Rex’s design is actually a significant Easter egg reference to Star Wars!
Jurassic World’s D. Rex Is Based On Star Wars’ Rancor
In an interview with Collider, Gareth Edwards shared his influences for designing D. Rex, stating, “Essentially, we combined various elements and ideas into one pot. Creating a monster concept is quite challenging. We incorporated a touch of the Rancor from Star Wars, but let’s keep that under wraps to avoid any potential misunderstandings with those working on Star Wars.
Gareth Edwards demonstrates a deep affection for Star Wars, as he was the director of ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ and also acted as a Resistance soldier in the Battle of Crait during ‘The Last Jedi’. Given his passion for this franchise, it’s not surprising that some elements of Star Wars found their way into ‘Jurassic World’. After spotting them, you won’t be able to ignore them anymore.
The impact of the franchise on D. Rex extends beyond Star Wars; as Edwards elaborated, “We added a touch of H.R. Geiger’s alien design to enhance it, and we couldn’t forget to include a hint of the T-Rex.
The director additionally shared some information regarding the role they created for D. Rex in the movie, which was portrayed as a tragic version of the Frankenstein monster. When speaking with the animation team, they suggested, “Perhaps you could revisit David Lynch’s ‘The Elephant Man’. It conveys the concept of something that’s enduring hardship, doesn’t wish to be in this predicament, and I find that appealing. This feeling is present, ideally, in the character – it evokes a sense of compassion and pity.
In a surprising twist, it turns out that the portrayed D. Rex isn’t the ruthless villain suggested by the promotional materials. Once he makes his entrance from the shadows, he remains imposing without a doubt, but there are subtle signs of a misunderstood creature yearning for tranquility, independence, and solitude. Compared to I. Rex, D. Rex appears to be less malevolent, much like the Rancor in Return of the Jedi, whose screen time may have been limited but left an indelible impression.
Jurassic World Rebirth is now playing in theaters.
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