“Jurassic World Rebirth” director Gareth Edwards is leaving the dinosaurs behind. The filmmaker was expected to return for Universal’s sequel to 2025’s “Jurassic World Rebirth,” which rebooted the sci-fi series and generated $870 million globally. However, Edwards has departed the project over creative differences, Variety has confirmed. Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali and Jonathan Bailey led
Sam Neill had worked steadily in film for almost two decades before becoming, at the age of 45, a star in the eyes of the industry. A rugged, dependable everyman who radiated, depending on the role, a kind of quietly masculine decency or steely coldness, the New Zealander never pursued flashy, explosive lead roles. In
Neill was born in 1947 in Northern Ireland, where his father served as an officer in the Royal Irish Fusiliers. “I was born in Omagh, we lived in Armagh and my favorite place here was Tyrella beach. I think that’s where I grew up,” Neill told the BBC in 2012. The family moved to New
Laura Dern has written a touching tribute to her “Jurassic Park” and “Jurassic World Dominion” co-star Sam Neill, saying: “I will love you forever, Dr. Alan Grant.” On Monday news broke that Neill had died at the age of 78. He was diagnosed with a form of blood cancer in 2022, but revealed earlier this
Born Nigel John Dermot Neill in Omagh, Northern Ireland, in 1947, he moved to Christchurch, New Zealand, with his family as a child. He adopted the name Sam at the age of 12 because there were several Nigels at his school. He began acting while studying at the University of Canterbury and made his film
In his more than 50 years on screen, Sam Neill, who died Monday at the age of 78, was a star in both blockbusters and independent films, had memorable roles in several prestige television series and excelled at playing heroes and villains alike. Although the New Zealand actor is best known for his beloved role