Wu supervised the creation of new dinosaurs in theHammond Creation Lab for the new park Jurassic World. Wu did not tell Masrani that part of it is Velociraptor, but he did mention that it had the genes of cuttlefish to help her withstand an accelerated growth rate, though the progress also gave Indominus the ability of camouflage (which the creature used to surprise the ACU Troopers). — John Hammond ( src) Dr. Henry Wu is the secondary antagonist of Jurassic World and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and possibly the overarching antagonist in the Jurassic Park franchise. Wu first appears as one of the central major characters of the original Jurassic Park novel. His job was cataloging specimen numbers, and to identify exactly how the animals were breeding. Wu referred to Hammond as sir, which was a sign of respect; and Hammond likewise amicably called him by his first name. Died However, Atherton died leaving Hammond and InGen without the key geneticist who knew the work for their grand ideas. He attempts to get a blood sample from Blue to complete his Indoraptor but is shocked as he learns from Zia Rodriguez that she gave Blue a blood transfusion from the Tyrannosaurus rex, thereby contaminating Blue's pure genome. Status Next: Jurassic World Gave … He later caught her in his private office, snooping at his computer and learning about the Indominus rex. The breeding dinosaurs had shown him that not only the DNA of various species could be combined, but also their observable characteristics. 2006 ( Redemption canon) "Henry Wu was an only child from Ohio. He starred in the television series All-American Girl (1994), and has... See full bio » He is the chief genetic engineer of InGen and a major character of the Jurassic Park Franchise. [3] His job was cataloging specimen numbers, and to identify exactly how the animals were breeding. Read our BD Wong Jurassic World interview where the actor talks dino dan and more. During his confrontation with Simon, after Masrani expressed rage at the traits the Indominus Rex showed when she slaughtered the ACU team led by Katashi Hamada, Wu retaliated that he had done exactly what the negligent CEO had told him to do. He also reminded Masrani that he was the one that asked for a bigger, scarier and cooler dinosaur, but Masrani accused him of creating a monster instead. In Jurassic World, Henry Wu appears as a secondary character, serving as a foil for Masrani's moral opposition to gene splicing, creating the hybrid Indominus rex. The film will likely conclude his character arc / journey as a major antagonist of the franchise. BD Wong is an American actor. When he's first seen, he shows deep fascination and pride with the dinosaurs he's genetically engineered. Dr. Henry Wu is the geneticist that recreates the dinosaurs in all Jurassic Park media. Bradley Darryl Wong is an American actor. Having gained his initial fame as a stage actor, he has since gained more notability for playing the roles Dr. George Huang on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Father Ray Mukada on Oz, Dr. John Lee on Awake, Dr. Henry Wu in the first Jurassic Park film as well as the fourth entry, Jurassic World, and Ngapoi Ngawang Jigme in the film Seven Years in … Atherton was affiliated with and worked for John Hammond to create InGen. Wu decided to use the DNA of several species of amphibians, including the Common reed frog (Hyperolius viridiflavus), to supplement the dinosaur DNA. Jurassic World Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. Wu, since Jurassic World can be described as a self centered and ruthless egomaniac that will do anything to get the credit he believes he deserves. Retrieved from. [3] The first prehistoric animal was cloned in 1986. When the endorsement team visited the Isla Nublar Laboratory to see the Velociraptors hatch, Dr. Wu was among the scientists in the laboratory at that time. When Vic Hoskins takes command of the park, Wu is revealed to have been secretly working with Hoskins to make hybrids as weapons and Hoskins has him evacuated to the Costa Rican mainland along with the rest of the InGen team. Wu kept leading the research team at a financially struggling InGen. It is possible that he had a good relationship with John Hammond. He is best known for his role as Dr. George Huang on " Law & Order: Special Victims Unit " and Father Ray Mukada on " Oz " . In 1997, Wu and his team actually succeeded in creating a hybrid organism. Jurassic ParkThe Lost World (mentioned)Jurassic ParkJurassic WorldJurassic World: Fallen KingdomJurassic World: Camp CretaceousJurassic World: Dominion He is a senior member of InGen's project to recreate the dinosaurs. In this book, he proposed the hypothesis that he could bring brand new species into fruition by the combination the traits of various species.[3]. Portrayed by (2014, November). Henry Wu He joined the group and answered their questions. Bayona’s anticipated sequel. When Sammy picked up a piece of amber, Wu grabbed it away from her, and he refused to allow Brooklynn to film inside the lab despite her attempts to stroke his ego by saying she could make him famous with her web show. It is possible that Hammond's death greatly affected Wu's personality, and had a hand in turning him into a ruthless and cold blooded human being who prioritized progress and innovation for its own sake. Wu decided to use the DNA of several species of amphibians, including the Common reed frog (Hyperolius viridiflavus), to supplement the dinosaur DNA. Wu discovered that the amphibian DNA enabled the animals to change their sex through a chemical trigger which disintegrated the female organs to create male sex organs. Dr. Wu is the biotechnologist and chief geneticist in Jurassic Park and head of the team that created the dinosaurs. Being an extremely intelligent scientist, surpassing most others on the planet, he was able to use the DNA of dinosaurs and combine it with the DNA of other animals. In a paper for a scientific journal that was published by Wu in March 2015, he reported on the possibility of using InGen's genome library to help medical health in their research of diseases. BD Wong (born October 24, 1960) is an American actor. When the team had discovered large amounts of dinosaur DNA, Dr. Wu proposed that they could start to clone dinosaurs by filling in the missing parts of the dinosaur genome (DNA) with DNA from extant species. He also made the dinosaurs unable to produce Lysine, so they would die without the supplements in their food.[2]. Rather it was on a second island, Isla Sorna, where dinosaurs were made and then raised before being let out into open wilderness to populate that Wu and scientists studied to understand the animals. His most well known voice acting role is Li Shang from Disney's Mulan. He subsequently appears in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, now as the creator of the Indoraptor. Primarily a character actor, he won a Tony Award for his performance as Song Liling in M. Butterfly. In November of 2014, the new InGen facility named "Martel" opened in Siberia. Suddenly, Franklin Webb manages to sedate Wu with a tranquilizer dart filled with 50 CC'S of Carfentanil. He's also well-known for his roles as Dr. George Huang on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Father Ray Mukada on Oz, and Dr. Henry Wu in the Jurassic Park franchise. When the team had discovered large amounts of dinosaur DNA, Dr. Wu proposed that they could start to clone dinosaurs by filling in the missing parts of the dinosaur genome (DNA) with DNA from extant species. [5], In a paper for a scientific journal that was published by Wu in March 2015, he reported on the possibility of using InGen's genome library to help Medixal Health in their research of diseases.[6]. He portrayed Hugo Strange on Gotham. He was the one who created all the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park. He is the geneticist that recreates the dinosaurs in all Jurassic Park media. Wu would eventually succeed which leads to the further creation of a theme park to house the animals at Jurassic Park. In 1997, Wu and his team actually succeeded in creating a hybrid organism. However, he is shown to be heartless and cold blooded, as he showed little to no sympathy over the deaths of people caused by the Indominus rex, referring to the deaths as "unfortunate". Secrets of Dr. Wu costs $15 and features all-new locations, dinosaurs, and challenges, along with a new story starring “Law & Order: SVU” actor BD Wong … Henry Wu's backstory prior to working at Jurassic Park is never outright stated or made clear in the film canon. He showed excitement for the project believing it will expand InGen's genome library, but he withheld from speculating about using any found materials to create Cenozoic animals for Jurassic World at the moment. He made his Broadway debut in "M. In 1995, Dr. Wu wrote the book The Next Step: An Evolution of God’s Concepts. Thus, the board gave Dr. Wu a promotion to be the chief geneticist. Her blood is 100% pure.". During the fight between Blue and the mercenaries, a tank of flammable gas is struck by a stray bullet which then gets triggered causing Wu’s lab to explode in the process. Trivia: Dr. Wu's exact ethnicity is never stated in the film series and is assumed to be Chinese due to … Henry, as he appears in Jurassic World Henry Wu is set to make a return in Jurassic World: Dominion in an unknown role. The film will likely conclude his character arc / journey as a major antagonist of the franchise. He is best known for playing Henry Lin on the television series Sons of Anarchy (2008–2014), Chester Ming in Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), and Judge Lance Ito in The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story (2016). He's more like a villain who hides in the shadows, pulling strings and pretending his choices are all for the 'greater good of progress'. In this book, he proposed the hypothesis that he could bring brand-new species into fruition by the combination the traits of various species.[3]. Dr. Wu is first seen in his lab with his assistant Eddie when Camp Cretaceous counselors Dave and Roxie brought Brooklynn, Ben Pincus, Sammy Gutierrez and Yasmina Fadoula to the facility for a tour. Alive He also made the dinosaurs unable to produce Lysine, so they would die without the supplements in their food. Wu is a very devout and intelligent scientist. BD Wong, the only actor to appear in both Jurassic Park and Jurassic World, sat down with Vanity Fair to talk about how his role as Dr. Henry Wu evolved in the 22 years between the two.. BUT, it seems clear by the end of Fallen Kingdom that Dr. Henry Wu has let his desire for 'scientific progress' and literary immortality completely override his moral judgement. In the film series, Dr. Wu is portrayed by American actor B. D. Wong, initially in a greatly reduced but notable role in Jurassic Park. In both films, he was portrayed by B.D. When the endorsement team visited the Isla Nublar Laboratory to see the Velociraptors hatch, Dr. Wu was among the scientists in the laboratory at that time. Chief Geneticist Wong has starred in Focus and Gotham and he reprises his role from the films in Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous. Though he seems to be somewhat unpleasantly surprised at how deadly the hybrid has turned out, he is apparently unremorseful about the deaths that it has caused, deeming them merely "unfortunate", and is unconcerned that he has committed numerous crimes against nature by creating the hybrid in the first place. Take a visual walk through his career and see 87 images of the characters he's voiced and listen to 8 clips that showcase his performances.. Wong’s TV credits include Oz, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (as Dr. … Dr. Henry Wu: Judy Greer ... Karen: Lauren Lapkus ... Vivian: Brian Tee ... Hamada: Katie McGrath ... Zara: Andy Buckley ... Scott: Eric Edelstein ... Paddock Supervisor: Courtney James Clark ... Mosasaurus … Wu is identified as Chinese American from Ohio with a PhD in genetics in certain material. Dr. Henry Wu is shown to be a very devout scientist. Dr. Henry Wu in Jurassic Park, Jurassic World Born and raised in San Francisco, BD WONG (Dr. Wu) is the only actor ever to have received all five major New York Theater awards for a single role—namely his performance in M. Butterfly (his Broadway debut): the Drama Desk Award, the Outer Critics Circle Award, the Theatre World Award, the Clarence Derwent Award and the Tony Award. B.D. The first prehistoric animal was cloned in 1984. Zia was able to free Blue from the cage which she provided as cover to hold of the mercenaries while Zia and Franklin make their escape. If you don't want spoilers, leave the page! Portrayed by He was later seen with Claire Dearing, trying to attract investors with the genetically modified hybrid Indominus rex. In 1998, the Masrani Global Corporation took over InGen. Henry Wu In the Jurassic World films Jurassic World and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Wu's role as a scientist who creates new lifeforms by amalgamating different species can be compared to the first major work of science fiction: Frankenstein. https://jurrassic-wolrd.fandom.com/wiki/Henry_Wu?oldid=14105. Thus, the board gave Dr. Wu a promotion to be the chief geneticist.[2]. After the Indominus rex escaped, Masrani confronted Wu about how the animal was created. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. A prodigy, he gained early attention from his undergraduate thesis at MIT." WongGreg Chun (voice) He and many other InGen scientists were involved in the creation of Indominus rex. B-D-Wong-bio-450x600.jpg. Dr. Wu, when he is first encountered in the movie. Dr. Wu's exact ethnicity is never stated in the film series and is assumed to be Chinese due to Wu being a Chinese surname. The dinosaur chromosomes were designed such that all animals were female, so they could not reproduce. Role He and many other InGen scientists were involved in the creation of Indominus rex. In the movie Jurassic Park and in the Jurassic World Trilogy, Dr. Wu is portrayed by American actor B. D. Wong. Andy Buckley is best known for playing David Wallace on The Office, and ComicBook.com recently had the chance to chat with the actor about the beloved sitcom now … Dr. Wu and paleo-geneticist Dr. Laura Sorkin were the top minds in the project. Wu was originally a graduate student who studied under the geneticist Professor Norman Atherton at Stanford. Wu probably left the island on the C-3208 boat during the storm evacuation. After the unfortunate incident at Jurassic Park, Dr. Henry Wu returned to Isla Nublar in November of 1994 to assist the clean up teams in cataloging specimen numbers, and to identify exactly how the animals were breeding. Dr. Wu stands in front of a collection of amber samples collected from various InGen operated mines located all across the world. Wu kept leading the research team at a financially struggling InGen. BD Wong is the voice of Dr. Henry Wu in Jurassic World Evolution. Wu probably left the island on the C-3208 boat during the storm evacuation. 1955/56 (Novel canon)[1] When he is first introduced, he shows a lot of fascination and pride in the dinosaurs he helped genetically engineer. Alive (Film canon)Deceased (Novel canon) Wu also decided to build in a few safety measures. He takes with him several hybrid dinosaur embryos at Hoskins' request, thus protecting his research.[7]. Species The board of investors preferred Wu's approach because it was faster, easier and cheaper. Wu also decided to build in a few safety measures. Jurassic Park wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. After the auction ended in disaster, he's seen back in the laboratory trying to salvage as much as he can. Wong as Dr. Henry Wu - Dr. Henry Wu is the villainous geneticist responsible for the creation of the Indominus Rex. Butterfly." Expanding on his award-winning theater work, the actor has appeared in several films, and his character, Dr. George Huang, became a fixture for eight seasons on Law & … He expressed disdain at their presence and was especially annoyed by Dave. B. D. Wong is set to reprise his role as Henry Wu in the upcoming Jurassic World: Dominion, in 2021. Laura Sorkin opposed this idea and wanted to wait with the cloning until they had recovered 100% of a species' genome. His relationship with his next employer Masrani however, was far colder. He had Dave and Roxie take the kids out after that. When he is seen again in Jurassic World, he still takes great pride in his creations, but expresses a frustration at not being allowed to innovate. He is a slender man at thirty-three years old. 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