 The original script features a cameo for Richard Dreyfuss (qv)s  character from the original "Jaws," marine biologist Matt Hooper. In  Hoopers scene, he calls the Brodys and is greeted on the phone by  Thea, who knows him as "Uncle Matt". Hooper is established as being  close to Michael and Carla, who calls him "my second favorite marine  biologist", and he gives them his condolences about Seans death.  Hooper and Michael discuss their careers, the late Martin Brody, and  Hoopers once spending Christmas with the family with Martin dressed  as Santa Claus. The scene ends when Michael heads off to summon  Ellen to the phone to talk to Hooper.