Other returning characters from the original trilogy included Dr. Alan Grant and Dr. Ian Malcolm, rejoining Ellie Sattler. [70] According to Trevorrow, striking a balance of screen time for the trio and the newer characters was the most difficult aspect of developing the film's story. [71] Wu, who also appeared in the first film and the Jurassic World films, returned as well. Other characters from the series – including Lex and Tim Murphy and Kelly Curtis – were considered, but Trevorrow felt that the film had enough returning characters. [72] [73] Spielberg advised Trevorrow to remember the importance of the film's characters: "Don't forget that these are humans. These are real people, scientists, parents going through something spectacular, something fantastic". [74] Casting Laura Dern as Dr. Ellie Sattler: [11] Paleobotanist and consultant who traveled to John Hammond's original Jurassic Park.

Singer, Matt (February 25, 2020). "Colin While determining exactly which theropod genera was the largest, metrics for Giganotosaurus have consistently placed it as larger than an average Tyrannosaurus rex and comparable to the largest known specimens of the Tyrant Reptile King. More specimens of the Giant Southern Reptile are required to give a clearer picture of size, as all species will exist within a spectrum of sizes. For now it is safest to consider the likes of Giganotosaurus, Spinosaurus, and Tyrannosaurus as comparable to one another in terms of size (though Spinosaurus is technically the longer animal, it is comparable in weight to Tyrannosaurus and Giganotosaurus due to its more slender build in real life). a b c Taylor, Drew (June 8, 2022). "Colin Trevorrow Explains How He Crafted 'Jurassic World: Dominion' as Ellie Sattler's Story". The Wrap. Archived from the original on June 10, 2022 . Retrieved June 8, 2022. Fullerton, Huw (June 3, 2015). "Jurassic World sequel could see Apple vs Microsoft-style dinosaur tech race". Radio Times. Archived from the original on June 14, 2015.The team also built in safety measures. The hydraulics used to move the Giga's jaws prevented its mouth from fully closing in case somebody got too close, and preset controls helped keep the actors safe. Filming was slowed on October 7, [134] after several people tested positive for COVID-19. Although the individuals later tested negative, the film's safety protocols required a two-week quarantine. [139] During the partial shutdown, the main cast members continued to film secondary scenes before full production resumed later in the month. [134] Shooting ended on November 7, after nearly 100 days. [106] Like the previous films, Spielberg was minimally involved during filming; COVID-19 protocols would have prevented him from visiting the set. [73] Locations and sets Narrator: Servos weren't enough on their own for the heavier parts of the head, like the tongue and throat. Since those were made out of silicone, they weighed extra.

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Other filming locations in England included Hawley Common, where part of the previous film was shot. Filming in Hawley Common and Minley Woods was done over three nights, with helicopter filming on the final night. [111] [149] These locations were used for a drive-in-theater scene with a T. rex which was cut from the film's theatrical version. [150] Winterfold Forest was used for some scenes set in the Sierra Nevada, including Owen and Claire's cabin. [105] Another scene was shot at a farm near Aylesbury, used as a Texas farm where Ellie Sattler investigates the locust outbreak. [150]