We’re not sure why, but apparently this weekend marks the debut of a new chapter in the “Jurassic World” franchise. No, this isn’t some surprise announcement of the third film in the blockbuster trilogy starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. Instead, it appears that FX is set to debut a new short film based in the world established by the recent films.
According to filmmaker Colin Trevorrow, this weekend folks will be able to catch the premiere of the new “Jurassic World” short film, titled ‘Battle at Big Rock.’ He announced the film with the release of a new poster for the short, depicting what appears to be a sign you’d find at a zoo or some such location, asking people to not feed the wildlife, with the classic “Jurassic Park” logo.
Speaking to Collider, Trevorrow explained the general premise for the short:
“‘Battle At Big Rock’ is a short film that takes place one year after the events of ‘Fallen Kingdom.’ It’s about a family on a camping trip to Big Rock National Park, about 20 miles from where the last film ended. There have been a few sightings, but this is the first major confrontation between dinosaurs and humans.”
The mysterious new short stars André Holland, Natalie Martinez, Melody Hurd, and Pierson Salvador. Trevorrow also announced that Larry Fong, the cinematographer behind “The Predator,” “Batman v. Superman,” and “Kong: Skull Island,” is behind the camera. ‘Battle at Big Rock’ is written by Emily Carmichael, the scribe that has already been hired to write the script for the upcoming “Jurassic World 3.”
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Trevorrow has been the creative driving force behind the new dinosaur franchise, as he directed the first film and was heavily involved in the creation of the sequel. Now, he returns, not only with this short, but he’s also signed on to direct the still-untitled “Jurassic World 3,” meant to close out the new trilogy.
“Jurassic World: Battle at Big Rock” is expected to debut on September 15 on FX.
“These creatures were here before us. And if we’re not careful, they’ll be here after.” pic.twitter.com/RYXDSbrOQ0
— Colin Trevorrow (@colintrevorrow) September 10, 2019