Paul Kirby (Film Universe)
| Paul Kirby | |
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| Appearances | |
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| Information | |
| Occupation | Small Business Owner |
| Affiliation | Kirby Paint & Tile Plus |
| Significant other | Amanda Kirby (Wife, rekindled after separation) |
| Children | Eric Kirby |
| Nationality | American |
| Status | Alive |
| Production Notes | |
| Portrayed by | William H. Macy |
Paul Kirby was the owner of Kirby Paint & Tile Plus in Enid, Oklahoma. He was also the husband of Amanda Kirby and father of Eric Kirby. After his son became stranded on Isla Sorna following a parasailing accident, he organised a rescue mission to the island coercing renowned paleontologist Alan Grant into joining. Due to a severe miscalculation by their security escort they also became stranded on island, however they did eventually find their son and were rescued by members of the US Armed Forces.
Biography
The Isla Sorna Rescue Mission
Relationships
Production Notes
Development
Absent from the drafts by Craig Rosenberg, the first instance of Paul Kirby appeared in drafts by Peter Buchman as Paul Roby; a widowed single father and successful business tycoon. Subsequent drafts brought in a romance subplot between Roby and Brentford as a further antagonist between father and son.
Feedback from David Koepp suggested refocusing the film's narrative solely on the family. Alexander Payne & Jim Taylor, who had taken over writing duties from Buchman, took the opportunity to rework the character with newly cast William H. Macy in mind. Miles remained in place as his son, albeit now called Eric but Brentford was rewritten into his separating-wife, Amanda.
