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Richard Dreyfuss JAWS 50th Anniversary Interview | Part Two
This is what happens when a two-part JAWS 50 interview with Matt Hooper actor, the legendary Richard Dreyfuss, reaches its final reel.
Part two picks up right where we left off, with the Academy Award-winning actor going deeper into what made Hooper tick, how seriously he took the shark science, and why JAWS manages to terrify you long before you ever see a fin. He also answers questions sent in by famous fans, including Simon Pegg, Joe Lo Truglio, Reece Shearsmith and Lucrezia Millarini, covering everything from the Tiger Shark autopsy to the book’s cut storyline choices, and the moments he is most proud of as an actor.
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5 Jan 2026
Richard Dreyfuss JAWS 50th Anniversary Interview | Part One
The Daily Jaws presents an exclusive, in-depth conversation with Academy Award-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss, recorded as part of the official 50th anniversary celebrations of Jaws. One of cinema’s most iconic performers, Richard sits down with the world’s number one JAWS fan site, The Daily Jaws, for an intimate interview so expansive it could only be told across two parts.
While Richard Dreyfuss did not appear in newly filmed interview footage for the recent National Geographic JAWS@50, The Daily Jaws managed to hook him for a rare and revealing conversation that dives deep into his experience of making the first summer blockbuster.
In part one, Dreyfuss reflects on the film’s extraordinary longevity, his memories of Robert Shaw, and the sense of loss that followed Shaw’s untimely death. He also discusses reuniting with Steven Spielberg and John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl, along with his emotional return to Amity Island itself, Martha’s Vineyard, for the first time since filming wrapped in 1974.
And just when you thought it was safe to sit down for an interview, Jeffrey Kramer drops in to lay down the law.
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In proud support of:
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16 Oct 2025
'The Farmer and The Shark: A JAWS Tale' Documentary | JAWS 50th Anniversary Interview
In this 50th anniversary special, The Daily Jaws dives deep into The Farmer and the Shark: A Jaws Tale — the brand new documentary uncovering the life and legacy of Craig Kingsbury, the Martha’s Vineyard local who inspired the character of Quint and portrayed the unforgettable fisherman Ben Gardner in Jaws.
Ross Williams is joined by filmmaker John Campopiano (Pennywise: The Story of IT, Snapper: The Man-Eating Turtle Movie That Never Got Made) and producer Jim Beller (Jaws: Memories from Martha’s Vineyard, Jaws 50: The Definitive Inside Story) to discuss how this long-awaited documentary came to life.
Together, they reveal how they unearthed never-before-seen photos and footage, worked closely with Craig’s daughter Kristen Kingsbury Henshaw, and captured the heart of a man whose voice, wit and spirit helped define one of cinema’s most iconic performances.
The conversation explores:
How the idea for The Farmer and the Shark was born
The influence of Craig Kingsbury on Robert Shaw’s portrayal of Quint
The team’s archival discoveries and the thrill of finding lost Jaws history
Why Jaws 50 has been a global celebration of the film’s enduring legacy
What’s next for the documentary and hopes for distribution
An essential listen for every Jaws fan and movie lover — celebrating the people, places, and passion that keep Amity Island alive 50 years on.
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Tourettes Foundation of America (https://tourette.org/)
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