Directing a screenplay developed by Spielberg himself (and written by original Jurassic Park scribe David Koepp) , Edwards was able to live out the thrilling and terrifying prospect of delivering a new Jurassic film to the man who originated the whole film franchise.

Director Gareth Edwards, a student of ‘Jurassic Park,’ didn’t try to put his own spin on the franchise, but instead to emulate his hero.