When you think of a series like Prehistoric Planet 2, there are always going to be certain creatures you’re hoping to see in the journey ahead. While the sequel to the Apple TV+ series did bring back Tyrannosaurs and Velociraptors throughout its 2023 TV schedule debut, there were also some new kids on the prehistoric block. In fact, when digging into the details on this new season, there was a creature revealed to be so new, the series marked its first on-screen depiction.
My interview with executive producer Mike Gunton and showrunner Tim Walker covered subjects like how Avatar influenced the production of Prehistoric Planet 2. While Gunton and Walker were quite pleased with how they’d returned to the world of habitat-based storytelling, they were also ecstatic to introduce some new beasts to the world through their program. Here’s how they highlighted one particular newcomer, the Adalatherium, in their discussion with CinemaBlend:
