In the film directed by Taika Waititi, Neill plays a grumpy man who forms an unexpected bond with a young orphan during a trek through the New Zealand bush. The mix of humor, action, and heart showcases the actor’s versatility — balancing authority and sensitivity, a combination that also defines his role in the Jurassic saga.
A classic of 1990s sci-fi, Independence Day shows Jeff Goldblum at his best: charismatic, sharp, and always one step ahead of the chaos. If he already stole scenes in Jurassic Park, here he cements himself as one of the most dependable faces in disaster cinema.
Known for his sophistication and dramatic power, Mahershala Ali s the cast of Jurassic World: Rebirth as Duncan Kincaid, a character shrouded in mystery and authority. But it was in Green Book, winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture, that Ali won over the Academy as Don Shirley, a classical pianist confronting racism in the 1960s alongside an Italian-American driver. His performance earned him the Oscar for Best ing Actor and cemented his status as one of today’s most versatile talents.
Confirmed in Jurassic World: Rebirth, Scarlett Johansson has already proven her dramatic range in powerful works like Marriage Story, directed by Noah Baumbach. As Nicole, an actress going through a divorce, she dives into emotionally charged dialogue and confrontational scenes that earned her critical acclaim and an Oscar nomination. Johansson’s performance is intimate, powerful, and deeply human — a perfect counterpoint to the grandeur of the Jurassic franchise. Her role choices reveal her ability to navigate both blockbusters and sophisticated dramas with equal strength.
Laura Dern is one of the most iconic names in the Jurassic franchise, appearing in Jurassic Park (1993), making a brief return in Jurassic Park III (2001), and coming back in full force in Jurassic World: Dominion (2022) as paleobotanist Ellie Sattler. But before facing dinosaurs, she shocked audiences as Lula in Wild at Heart (1990), directed by David Lynch, with a visceral and intense performance. Dern’s versatility shines through both in eccentric roles and blockbuster franchises, and her return to the Jurassic saga brought a nostalgic charm.