In a new Xfinity Super Bowl advertisement, the original Jurassic Park stars Sam Neill, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum return as Alan Grant, Ellie Sattler, and Ian Malcolm. The spot, featuring the keyword Taika Waititi Super Bowl Jurassic, highlights their reunion alongside a high-tech Wi-Fi theme.
Taika Waititi Directs the Reunion Spot
Directed by Taika Waititi, known for Thor: Ragnarok and What We Do in the Shadows, the commercial includes an extended version available online, with a shorter one-minute cut set to air during the Super Bowl broadcast on Sunday.
Cast Members Reflect on Their Long-Standing Bond
Laura Dern described the characters as close as family:
“These characters are like relatives to us,”
she said.
“It just comes out as that person that you’ve known for so many years. Getting to be with Ian Malcolm and Dr. Alan Grant is heaven.”
Jeff Goldblum shared similar sentiments, adding,
“It’s like not even a day has gone by. That’s what it feels like to me when I look into the eyes of Laura Dern and Sam Neill.”
Sam Neill noted the time since their original film, stating,
“It’s 33 years since we shot the first one. Of course, Jeff and Laura are friends. We don’t see each other enough, so the chance of a little reunion sounds good.”
Franchise Reunion Continues After Recent Film
This gathering continues the cast’s recent reunion during the 2022 release of Jurassic World Dominion, the sixth film in the Jurassic franchise. Their return in this commercial blends nostalgia with modern technology, bridging past and present for viewers watching the Super Bowl.
