One of the most unique things about Jurassic World Rebirth is the two distinct storylines that converge together. There’s the dangerous mission that Zora, Henry, Duncan, and the very opportunistic Martin go on to retrieve blood samples from a variety of dinosaurs for a heart disease treatment. Then, there’s the story of Reuben (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), a father who sets sail with his daughters Isabella (Audrina Miranda) and Theresa (Luna Blaise) along with the latter’s boyfriend Xavier (David Iacono) and ends up in crisis after an unbelievable attack. The dynamic between this quartet shifts and changes as they strive to survive on Île Saint-Hubert alongside a group with a totally different focus.
Speaking of that dangerous yet striking locale, Nerdist made our way to the several filming locations throughout Thailand for the adventure of a lifetime. Cruising blue-green seas, running through thick grasslands, and scaling rock formations was only a portion of our experience. We got to catch up with ¾ of the aforementioned quartet to talk about Isabella, Teresa, and Xavier’s relationships and evolutions in Jurassic World Rebirth.
Nerdist: Isabella and Dolores’ relationship is probably one of my favorite parts of Jurassic World Rebirth. Audrina, how do you think they helped each other get through such a scary experience? And what do you think they’re doing after the film?
Audrina Miranda: I really do think Dolores helped Isabella a lot in all different kinds of ways because she was so scared of dinosaurs. Isabella was able to trust one and also really care for it… Dolores was also a little frightened. I feel like they were in the same boat. So I think they helped each other a lot. And you know what they’re probably doing? They’re actually going to be on their couch watching Jurassic World Rebirth at home.
I love that for them. Now Luna, Theresa is an awesome, dynamic character who really holds her own beside these military operatives and all of these powerful people. What do you think her storyline really brings to the film and what did you enjoy the most about playing her?
Luna Blaise: I think it’s cool to see another female lead… just a young woman taking her own and standing on business, especially with these dinosaurs. 20 or 35 minutes into the movie, my dad hurts his leg. So the whole time I’m kind of captaining the ship in a way… She definitely finds out more about herself during the whole process and I just think the emotion comes much more raw.
You see growth with her as well as Xavier. He’s kind of the comic relief of the film, but he goes through this real interesting journey of maturing and wanting to prove himself to Teresa’s dad. How do you feel about the journey that he went on and what do you think he would be up to after this film?
David Iacono: I’m very proud of him as a person. He’s a very insecure person but I think a lot of people are at that age… By the end of it, I think his journey with his self image and respect isn’t complete by any means. I think it’s a really sweet moment when [Reuben] kind of tells him, other people can talk sh*t about us, but we don’t have to do the job for them. I think that’s kind of the first time Xavier’s heard that from anybody. So that’s a big moment for him. In terms of what he’s doing after the movie, I don’t know. I’d like to think that he gets some type of silver lining out of this traumatic experience and he continues to work on himself and care about himself and still value being the funny man, but also learn some self-respect.
For sure. Isabella, you’ve all done so much interaction with both the press and the Jurassic film lovers. What’s your favorite part about interacting with the fandom and what’s it like for so many people to love your character?
Miranda: It’s amazing because this is my first movie. And just seeing the Jurassic fandom, it’s really amazing and really nice for them to welcome me in with open arms. And also I love when people come up to me sometimes and they’re asking for a photo. I love that because I know that people love my character and it’s really nice to know. And I’m like, “Oh, people know me.” It’s cool. It’s really cool.
To dive more into the cast’s experiences and get to know Isabella’s bestie Delores even better, grab a digital copy of Jurassic World Rebirth today. You’ll get some awesome perks if you buy this film, including the following:
- ALTERNATE OPENING
- DELETED SCENES
- RAPTORS – Featuring Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, David Iacono, Luna Blaise and Audrina Miranda
- MUTADON ATTACK – Featuring Scarlett Johansson, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, David Iacono, Rupert Friend, Luna Blaise and Audrina Miranda
- JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH: HATCHING A NEW ERA
- THE WORLD EVOLVES – Journey into a reimagined Jurassic World with Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Mahershala Ali and the rest of the cast and filmmakers.
- OFF THE DEEP END – Dive into the thrilling ocean sequence and learn about the challenges of shooting on open water, the one-of-a-kind gimbal used to toss around the Essex and Mariposa, and the VFX wizardry that brought the Mosasaurus and Spinosaurs to life.
- TREKKING THROUGH THAILAND – Follow the cast and crew’s footsteps as they navigate the challenges of shooting in exotic jungles, beaches, and tall grass fields that become home to the Titanosaurs.
- REX IN THE RAPIDS – Brace for a T. rex encounter that’s different than anything experienced before with a nail-biting river chase recreated from Michael Crichton’s original Jurassic Park novel.
- DON’T LOOK DOWN – Soar into the Quetzalcoatlus sequence with Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Bechir Sylvain as they train for and shoot their cliff rappelling scenes.
- MINI-MART MAYHEM – Go inside the heart-stopping third act of Jurassic World Rebirth and witness the process of crafting sets that allow the movie’s mutant dinosaurs to step out of nightmare-inspired designs and stop on an exhilarating rampage.
- GAG REEL
- MEET DOLORES – Meet the animatronic Aquilops with an extraordinarily lifelike personality.
- MUNCHED: BECOMING DINO FOOD – Get a victim’s firsthand view inside the frightening jaws of deadly dinosaurs that munch, chomp, and chew their way into creating unforgettable death sequences.
- A DAY AT SKYWALKER SOUND – Actress Audrina Miranda guides a personal tour of Skywalker Sound in California to meet the audio editors, foley artists, and mixers who design the movie’s wide array of sounds.
- HUNTING FOR EASTER EGGS – Find out where to look for cleverly hidden Easter eggs that pay homage to everything from the first Jurassic Park film to other Steven Spielberg classics.
- FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR GARETH EDWARDS, PRODUCTION DESIGNER JAMES CLYNE, AND FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR JACK RAVENSCROFT
- FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR GARETH EDWARDS, EDITOR JABEZ OLSSEN, AND VISUAL EFFECTS SUPERVISOR DAVID VICKERY
Jurassic World Rebirth is ready to stomp into your living room for lots of action.
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