Jurassic World: Rebirth’s Original Dinosaur Mating Scene Revealed

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The writer of “Jurassic World: Rebirth”, David Koepp, shares how one scene deviated from its original explicit direction in the script. “Rebirth” is the latest endeavor to revive the “Jurassic” franchise, setting the stage for a new series following the release of “Jurassic World: Dominion” in 2022. In this installment, a team of researchers venture to a secluded island rumored to house dinosaurs, with the aim of collecting DNA for medicinal purposes.

This time around, Scarlett Johansson takes center stage, joined by an impressive ensemble featuring Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo. Gareth Edwards steps up as the new director, while Michael Crichton’s original Jurassic Park writer, David Koepp, makes a welcome return to the franchise.

In an interview with IndieWire, Koepp described how the initial draft of the dinosaur mating scene was much more explicit. When the interviewer praised the scene, Koepp mentioned that it was a challenging task for him to write since he had to carefully decide just how detailed this mating sequence would be.

The author initially penned a scene depicting characters approaching dinosaurs in a past version of the script. However, this part was later discarded. Originally, he had written, “They come near the dinosaurs in the field. Here’s an interesting twist, they have eight legs among them, but only six are touching the ground.” You can read more from Koepp below:

IndieWire: I love the scene of the two dinosaurs making out.

Koepp: It’s lovely!

IndieWire: It is.

As a cinephile, crafting the script wasn’t a walk in the park. I mean, just how steamy does the love scene need to be? And how far do we push the boundaries of dinosaur-pig hybridity in “Jurassic Pork”? Quite a predicament, isn’t it?

IndieWire: Yes, there’s a world where that goes too far.

In a version of the script I penned, “They get near the dinosaurs in the open area. To clarify, although they possess eight legs collectively, only six of those legs are touching the ground.

IndieWire: You actually wrote that?

Koepp: I did.

IndieWire: And you turned it in?

Koepp: Yeah, I turned it in. I thought it was funny!

What This Means For Jurassic World: Rebirth

The Original Idea Would Have Changed The Tone

In the scene under discussion, Zora and her group venture deep into the island’s heart, discovering a lush meadow teeming with vegetation. Suddenly, colossal dinosaurs burst forth from the foliage. As if in a courtship ritual, they nudge their heads together and appear to be exchanging affectionate gestures, suggesting that they are mating.

In its current state, the depicted scene leaves no room for doubt about what’s happening. To any discerning viewer, it strongly suggests that these dinosaurs are performing a mating dance. However, with the addition of a moving soundtrack, the conclusion becomes more poignantly romantic.

According to Koepp, the initial script was humorous. To ensure Koepp’s revised version didn’t cross the PG-13 line with explicit humor, it needed to be more comedic. However, this could potentially lessen the impact of a genuinely heartwarming and, as Koepp describes, “beautiful,” scene.

Our Take On The Jurassic World: Rebirth Mating Scene

The Version We Got Works Well

Although it’s intriguing to speculate about how the story might have unfolded if Koepp had followed his initial vision, I personally prefer the way things played out in the movie. Moreover, this version offers a pause to savor the film’s stunning visual effects.

Generally speaking, it’s the CGI dinosaurs in Jurassic World: Rebirth that leave me awestruck rather than filled with fear. Instead of their teeth baring to terrify humans, these herbivores grace the screen with a sense of wonder. This balanced approach to special effects creates a truly captivating spectacle that I found very appealing.

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2025-07-07 16:08