Seen on the Screen with Jacqueline Coley
Sailing Into Danger Jurassic World Rebirth with Manuel García-Rulfo
July 4, 2025 · 23 min
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The actor behind Jurassic World Rebirth's emotional core talks stunts, family, and real jungle fear.
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In this episode
- How filming in Thailand's jungles shaped the tension in every scene
- What learning to scuba dive actually demanded for the role
- The bond built with the young co-stars who play his on-screen family
- A career path from Guadalajara to leading a major franchise
About this episode
What’s more terrifying than facing a dinosaur? Facing one while trying to protect your kids. In Jurassic World: Rebirth, Manuel García-Rulfo joins the franchise as a father caught in the ultimate survival scenario—and in this episode of Seen on the Screen, he joins Jacqueline Coley to talk about leading the franchise’s most emotional chapter yet.Manuel opens up about bonding with his on-screen family, young breakout stars Audrina Miranda, Luna Blaise, and David Iacono - plus how filming in the jungles of Thailand added a raw intensity to every scene. He shares what it took to perform heart-racing stunts on land and sea (including learning to scuba dive), and how Gareth Edwards’ vision brought the franchise back to its scariest roots.
Jacqueline and Manuel revisit into his journey from Guadalajara to Hollywood – his breakout role in The Magnificent Seven, why his role on The Lincoln Lawyer still delights fans around the world, and how Dolores the Aquilops became one of the most memorable co-stars in Jurassic World Rebirth.
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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