Seen on the Screen with Jacqueline Coley
Rafts, Rapids and Rising Stars Inside Jurassic World Rebirth with Luna Blaise & David Iacono
July 9, 2025 · 30 min
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Two rising stars break down what it actually took to survive Jurassic World Rebirth's wildest scenes.
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In this episode
- How the casting process pulled them into the iconic franchise
- What filming the T-Rex raft sequence was really like on set
- How they built genuine family chemistry with their co-stars
- Why the director told them to treat the set like a playground
About this episode
Thrown into the chaos of Jurassic World Rebirth, their characters panicked—but the actors never did.In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Luna Blaise and David Iacono, two rising stars who play Theresa Delgado and Xavier Dobbs—a young couple belonging to the Delgado family storyline. Swept into a world of dinosaurs, mercenaries and mission specialists, their characters bring a relatable civilian perspective to the prehistoric pandemonium.
Luna and David reveal the whirlwind casting process that brought them into the iconic franchise, what it was like filming the epic T-Rex raft sequence, how they built real-life family dynamics with co-stars Manuel Garcia-Rulfo and Audrina Miranda, and why director Gareth Edwards encouraged them to play on set. Plus, they reflect on their earlier breakout roles (Luna on Fresh Off the Boat and David on The Summer I Turned Pretty) and bring their behind-the-scenes competitive spirit to life.
About Seen on the Screen with Jacqueline Coley
A podcast series hosted by Jacqueline Coley, Awards Editor at Rotten Tomatoes. Claim your ticket to witness the personal narratives happening behind the scenes of film and entertainment. Each episode invites you into intimate conversations with filmmakers, actors and industry insiders.
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