Exclusive: Mamoudou Athie talks Jurassic World Dominion
Currently playing in theaters is Jurassic World Dominion, the epic conclusion to the Jurassic era as two generations unite for the first time. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard are joined by Oscar-winner Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum and Sam Neill in the film, a bold, timely and breathtaking new adventure that spans the globe.
From Jurassic World architect and director Colin Trevorrow, Dominion takes place four years after Isla Nublar has been destroyed. Dinosaurs now live—and hunt—alongside humans all over the world. This fragile balance will reshape the future and determine, once and for all, whether human beings are to remain the apex predators on a planet they now share with history’s most fearsome creatures.
Jurassic World Dominion is directed by Colin Trevorrow, who steered 2015’s Jurassic World to a record-shattering $1.7 billion global box office.
The film features new cast members DeWanda Wise (She’s Gotta Have It), Emmy nominee Mamoudou Athie (Archive 81), Dichen Lachman (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Scott Haze (Minari) and Campbell Scott (The Amazing Spider-Man 2). The film’s returning cast includes BD Wong as Dr. Henry Wu, Justice Smith as Franklin Webb, Daniella Pineda as Dr. Zia Rodriguez and Omar Sy as Barry Sembenè.
Athie recently starred in Prentice Penny’s father-son drama Uncorked for Netflix, and co-starred on the Facebook series, Sorry for Your Loss. In Jurassic World Dominion, Athie plays Ramsay Cole, Head of Communications of Biosyn.
Athie’s other screen credits include Netflix’s ‘The Get Down,” “Underwater” with Kristen Stewart, “The Circle” with Hugh Jackman and “Unicorn Store” with Brie Larson. Jurassic World Three will be his first time starring in a lead role in a major film.
Blackfilmandtv.com’s Wilson Morales caught up with Athie as he spoke about his role and experience on the film.