Was Jimmy Buffett in Jurassic World?

Last Modified Dec 30, 2024 23:18 EST
Was Jimmy Buffett in Jurassic World?
Jimmy Buffett (Source: Instagram)


Jimmy Buffett made a cameo in Jurassic World.


James William Buffett, popularly known as Jimmy Buffett, was a legendary American singer-songwriter, born on December 25, 1946, in Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States. He has had a successful career in music and is best known for his hit songs like “Margaritaville” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise.” He had a loyal fan base because of his laid-back lifestyle which was portrayed as "island escapism."


Jurassic World, the first film of the Jurassic World film series, was a blockbuster hit at the box office. It is directed by Colin Trevorrow, and stars Chris Pratt, Vincent D'Onofrio, Bryce Dallas Howard, Ty Simpkins, Nick Robinson, BD Wong, etc. The film follows the events that take place when dinosaurs escape the Jurassic World theme park and attack the tourists. The film includes a memorable cameo of Jimmy Buffett. Let’s check out the cameo scene of Jimmy Buffett and how it happened.


Jimmy Buffett’s cameo in Jurassic World


Was Jimmy Buffett in Jurassic World?
Jimmy Buffett on the sets of Jurassic World (Source: Instagram)


Jimmy Buffett’s cameo added humor to the film. He played the role of a bartender in the theme park which is filled with genetically modified dinosaurs. Jimmy’s Margaritaville bar and restaurant also appear in the film. In the scene, he was at the visitor center of the theme park, which had many shops and restaurants for visitors to enjoy their time there.


In the scene, Pterosaurs escape from their cage which is followed by the escape of many flying creatures. In a short time, many Pterodactyls and Dimorphodons fly out and all of them start attacking the visitors of the theme park. During the attack, Jimmy Buffett’s quick appearance caught the attention of the viewers. He is seen escaping the place with two margaritas in his hand as the dinosaurs attack the visitors.


How Did the Cameo Happen?


Was Jimmy Buffett in Jurassic World?
Jimmy Buffett (Source: Instagram)


The cameo of Jimmy Buffett took place because he and the producer of the film, Frank Marshall, were long-time friends. Their friendship led to this memorable cameo. His cameo was helped in featuring his Margaritaville brand in the film. In the behind-the-scenes video, director Colin Trevorrow explained that he featured the Margaritaville bar and restaurant because his no. 1 goal of the film was to make Jurassic World feel like a real place.


The cameo scene of Jimmy Buffett went viral when the film was released. His appearance was enjoyed by the audience. In 2024, Mattel Creations launched the Jimmy Buffett action figure inspired by his Jurassic World cameo. His action figure wears the island outfit he wore in the film with two margaritas in his hands. They unveiled this action figure at the Comic Con in San Diego.


FAQs about Jurassic World

A. Jurassic World was released on 10 June 2015.

A. Yes, Jimmy Buffett made a cameo in Jurassic World. 

A. Jurassic World: Rebirth will be released on 2 July 2025.

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