David Koepp aims to respect the legacy of the Jurassic Park franchise, balance humor and deliver scientific realism for Jurassic World: Rebirth.
Tl;dr
- David Koepp sets rules for the scenario of Jurassic World: Rebirth.
- It will respect the events of the previous six films.
- Humor and science will be key elements of Jurassic World: Rebirth.
When the past meets the future
As part of a recent interview with The Wrapscreenwriter David Koepp, who notably worked on Jurassic Parkrevealed some key elements of his approach for the new part of the franchise, Jurassic World: Rebirth.
Respect for heritage
The first rule he established for Jurassic World is about not denying or contradicting the events of the previous six films. “ I hate retcons “, said David Koepp. News that will undoubtedly delight fans of the franchise, even if they might have appreciated certain retcons.
A mix of science and humor
David Koepp’s second rule: “ All science must be real“. This means that the genetic experiments behind these dinosaurs and other clones require an at least theoretically plausible explanation. Finally, David Koepp’s third rule was that “humor is oxygen.” He didn’t share any further rules, for fear of giving away key elements of the film’s plot, including the villain’s motivations.
A return to basics
David Koepp, who wrote the script for Jurassic Park in 1993 and The Lost World: Jurassic Park in 1997, decided to return to the franchise after a long absence. He was attracted by “the idea of starting from scratch” with Jurassic World: Rebirthalthough the franchise is also rooted in nostalgia for him. “ Writing these first two films was one of my favorite experiences in my career thus far“, he said. “ The combination of high adventure and real science is just my style. And it was fun to be able to decide on a new tone, because every three films seems like a good time to change tone and characters in a franchise. »
Jurassic: World Rebirth will be released in theaters on July 2, 2025.
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