Jurassic Park Star 'Never Forgotten'
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Steven Spielberg paid tribute to Sam Neill, the “Jurassic Park” star who died at 78, expressing gratitude for Neill's earlier roles that led to his casting as Dr. Alan Grant in the franchise.
- Spielberg highlighted Neill's collaborative nature and noted the contrast between his character's attitude toward children and Neill's loving role as a father.
- Neill was diagnosed with stage 3 angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma in 2022 but was declared cancer-free earlier this year before his sudden death.
- Colin Trevorrow, director of “Jurassic World Dominion,” also honored Neill, praising his strength, calmness, and friendship during challenging times.
- Beyond “Jurassic Park,” Neill had a prolific career spanning five decades, with notable roles in films like “The Hunt for Red October” and “The Piano,” and TV series including “Merlin” and “Peaky Blinders.”
