“Life finds a way,” Jeff Goldblum said in “Jurassic Park” 27 years ago. Now Goldblum is trying to make sure voters find a way to the polls by Nov. 3.
During a town hall pre-show on Oct. 15 presented by Jewish Floridians for Biden, Goldblum (“Isle of Dogs,” “Thor: Ragnarok,” “The Fly,” “The Big Chill”) shared a few words about the importance of voting and why Jewish Americans should vote for Biden. The event led up to Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s town hall on ABC.
“I’m grateful to be part of this fight,” he said from England, where he is filming the next installment of the dinosaur-thriller franchise. “You always want to join the great fight. Well, there’s no better time and no other moment than right now and right here to leave it all on the field. I’m very emotional about it.”
Goldblum noted, like many Americans, he believes COVID-19, the economy, social justice, gun control, LGBTQ rights and climate change are issues at stake this year. Growing concerns about climate change worry Goldblum now that he is a father of two young sons. He said he’s more aware about what will be left behind for them to deal with when he is gone.
“Our entire species is at risk because of this administration,” the Jewish actor said, referring to President Donald Trump. “I’ve got two kids now … not only do I care deeply and have enormous affection for our entire species, I’m a little more invested in it because I can’t leave them a world of horrible danger like this.”
Noting that he has played heroic characters who often save the human race from dangers like aliens, dinosaurs and government corruption, he notes, “There aren’t too many times when we actually make a difference in real life and be a hero.”
Because Florida will play a major role in who wins the election, Goldblum told the Floridians and all watching that voting and helping others vote can be the modern heroic act that will make a difference.
Because Florida will play a major role in who wins the election, Goldblum told the Floridians and all watching that voting and helping others vote can be the modern heroic act that will make a difference.
Goldblum suggests having a voting plan is the best way to stay active and engaged during the run-up to the election. This includes being registered, voting early, researching where your polling location is, voting safely in person, volunteering at polling centers and encouraging others to vote.
“If I learned anything that might be relevant to our fight now … whether fighting aliens or dinosaurs, it always comes down to a group of people, a personal effort and a group getting together [with] grit and determination that will win the day and allow us to prevail,” he said. “I’m sure that grand things are ahead …. Go get ’em! I will, too.”
Joe Biden is answering questions during a live town hall discussion at 5 p.m. PDT on ABC Oct. 15.
