{"id":46341,"date":"2025-07-07T15:54:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T15:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/46341\/"},"modified":"2025-07-07T15:54:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T15:54:11","slug":"jurassic-worlds-dinosaur-mating-scene-was-more-graphic-in-original-script","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/46341\/","title":{"rendered":"Jurassic World’s Dinosaur Mating Scene Was More Graphic In Original Script"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jurassic World: Rebirth<\/strong><\/a> writer David Koepp explains how one scene took a more explicit turn in the original script. Rebirth is the latest effort to reboot the Jurassic series<\/a>, launching a new set of movies after Jurassic World: Dominion in 2022. This time, a group of scientists journeys to a remote island that supposedly has dinosaurs, in an attempt to get DNA for medical treatment.<\/p>\n

Taking the lead this time is Scarlett Johansson<\/a>, who leads a cast that also includes Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo.<\/strong> It has a new director in Gareth Edwards, but sees the return of original Jurassic Park writer, Koepp.<\/p>\n

Speaking with IndieWire<\/a>, Koepp explains how the scene of two dinosaurs mating was far more graphic in the original script. After the interviewer complimented the scene, Koepp explained that it was “tricky to write” because he had to consider how specific this mating scene would be.<\/p>\n

The writer went on to reveal how it was written in an early draft of the script. While this was eventually scrapped, he had originally written “They approach the dinosaurs in the field. Let\u2019s just put it this way, they have eight legs between them, but only six are on the ground.\u201d <\/strong>Check out the full quote from Koepp below:<\/p>\n

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IndieWire: I love the scene of the two dinosaurs making out.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Koepp: It\u2019s lovely!<\/p>\n

IndieWire: It is.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Koepp: It was tricky to write because, you know, how much of a mating scene are we talking about? How \u201cJurassic Pork\u201d are we going to go with this?<\/p>\n

IndieWire: Yes, there\u2019s a world where that goes too far.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Koepp: There certainly is. In one draft of the script I wrote, \u201cThey approach the dinosaurs in the field. Let\u2019s just put it this way, they have eight legs between them but only six are on the ground.\u201d<\/p>\n

IndieWire: You actually wrote that?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Koepp: I did.<\/p>\n

IndieWire: And you turned it in?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Koepp: Yeah, I turned it in. I thought it was funny!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

What This Means For Jurassic World: Rebirth<\/p>\n

The Original Idea Would Have Changed The Tone<\/p>\n

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The mating scene in question occurs when Zora and her team explore the inner depths of the island. They end up in a plant-filled field, where giant dinosaurs emerge from the flora. Then, they begin nuzzling heads and seemingly start kissing, indicating mating.<\/p>\n

In order for Koepp’s version to avoid graphic implications that push the movie’s PG-13 boundaries, it would have had to be played for comedy.<\/p>\n

As it is, the scene makes it clear what is going on. For any adult watching, this is a clear signal that these dinosaurs are engaging in a mating ritual. <\/strong>The way it ended up in this final version, accompanied by sweeping musical score, plays more tenderly.<\/p>\n

As Koepp notes, the original script version “was funny.” In order for Koepp’s version to avoid graphic implications that push the movie’s PG-13 boundaries, it would have had to be played for comedy. This could have run the risk of undermining what is ultimately a very sweet, and, as Koepp says, “lovely,” moment.<\/p>\n

Our Take On The Jurassic World: Rebirth Mating Scene<\/p>\n

The Version We Got Works Well<\/p>\n

While it is interesting to imagine how things might have turned out if Koepp had things how he originally imagined them, I’m partial to the version that ended up in the film.<\/strong> In addition to its narrative softness, it also creates a moment to really slow down to appreciate the film’s visual effects.<\/p>\n

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The latest Jurassic World movie from Gareth Evans introduces a brand new cast of characters to its sprawling, dinosaur-filled universe.<\/p>\n

Most of the time, the CGI in this film is admired when dinosaurs are the source of fear. Teeth creep up to maul terrified humans, making these creatures fear-inducing. In this case, these herbivorous dinosaurs are more so a source of marvel. This creates a more holistic sense of spectacle to Jurassic World: Rebirth<\/strong>‘s special effects that provides a balance I appreciated.<\/p>\n

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