Jurassic World erects giant John Hammond statue in honor of Richard Attenborough
Director and actor Richard Attenborough passed away at the age of 90 just a few days ago, and already the Jurassic World team has erected a giant statue in his honor. The statue is very reminiscent of the Walt Disney statues you see inside Disneyland. Attenborough has directed movies like Gandhi and Chaplin, but his role as the venture capitalist John Hammond made him a star.
In Memoriam. pic.twitter.com/5jL7Sh9Hpr
— Colin Trevorrow (@colintrevorrow) August 25, 2014
Here’s the official Jurassic World twitter paying its respects.
In remembrance of Richard Attenborough. His life found a way to touch the hearts, minds & imaginations of the world. pic.twitter.com/Hgock5RwwD
— #JurassicWorld (@JurassicPark) August 25, 2014
Actor Sam Neill, who played Dr. Alan Grant, had parting words for Attenborough.
Everybody loved Dickie Attenborough , and I did too. Warm- every moment fun. Lucky to know him, very privileged to work with a Cinema Legend
— Sam Neill (@TwoPaddocks) August 25, 2014
Will the statue be in the actual film? I’m not sure, but it’s a nice nod to the man.
Jurassic World will be in theaters on June 12, 2015.
