As a child who grew up watching Jurassic Park countless times, I can’t help but feel a deep connection to Ariana Richards and Joseph Mazzello, the two young actors who brought Lex and Tim Murphy to life. It’s fascinating to learn more about their experiences on set, from whether they ever got a fit of giggles while filming a particular scene (I hope they did, it would make them even more relatable) to if they ever auditioned for director Steven Spielberg before this movie came along (can you imagine a world where Elliot and Gertie didn’t become our favorite dinosaur-loving duo?).
Was it Ariana Richards or Joseph Mazzello, who portrayed Lex and Tim Murphy in “Jurassic Park,” that ever pilfered items from the set like the character Nedry did, or perhaps they developed feelings for any of their fellow cast members during filming? Maybe they found a particular scene so amusing that they couldn’t help but laugh? Or did they have an audition with director Steven Spielberg prior to being cast in this groundbreaking movie?
The responses to those questions (and many more) can be found below, as the mature pair who are John Hammond’s grandchildren share everything in an engaging round of “Put a Finger Down If…”. This entertaining game, filled with dinosaur themes, is played in celebration of the film’s 30th anniversary this week. The lively contest follows closely on the heels of Richardson reenacting her famous Jello-wobble moment on TikTok.
Watch Ariana Richards and Joseph Mazzello play a Jurassic Park game
Beyond highlighting the terrifying risk presented by InGen’s reckless creation of genetically-modified monstrosities, characters Lex and Tim significantly contribute to the personal development experienced by Alan Grant (Sam Neill) during the latter part of the movie.
As the paleontologist, who prefers not to be around children, shields timid youngsters from the threatening dinosaur-like creatures and their aggressive behavior, an unexpected sense of paternal feelings arises within him. This is reminiscent of how ancient dinosaurs might have found ways to circumvent the park’s restrictions on population growth.
In Honor of Jurassic Park’s 30th, Ariana Richards Recreates Her Dino-Frightened Jello Tremble
How’s that for thematic cohesion?
In the 1997 sequel titled “The Lost World: Jurassic Park”, Richardson and Mazelo had a short, guest role at the film’s beginning. This scene featured Ian Malcolm, played by Jeff Goldblum, visiting John Hammond, portrayed by Richard Attenborough in one of his last screen roles as he was unwell. Regrettably, neither Lex nor Tim reappeared with the original group in this summer’s “Jurassic World Dominion”.
To delve deeper into exclusive behind-the-scenes recollections as “Jurassic Park” marks its 30th anniversary of keeping us on edge, explore SYFY WIRE’s special features that have been meticulously prepared over 65 million years.
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If you want to splurge on Jurassic-themed merchandise, take a look at this handy guide featuring LEGO sets, theme park specials, and other goodies – just keep in mind that the melting ice cream buckets are not included!
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2024-08-20 23:31