At least we won’t see Shia Labeouf step into Harrisons shoes again – Skatronixxx
In a time in Hollywood when the word ‘original’ is a dirty word and the ‘reboot’ rules supreme. Indiana Jones Director Steven Spielberg is adamant that the globe-trotting archaeologist and professor will always be played by the man that made the character an icon, Harrison Ford.
‘I don’t think anyone could replace Harrison as Indy, I don’t think that’s ever going to happen,’ stated Spielberg in an interview with Screen International. ‘It’s certainly not my intention to ever have another actor step into his shoes in the way there have been many actors that have played Spider-Man or Batman.’
This statement further compounds rumours that Ford could indeed return to role, not only given that the actor is keen to do so, but the confirmation back in June from Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy that a fifth Indy film will be coming in 2018. With Spielberg’s close association to Lucasfilm in mind, it seems reasonable to imagine that the director holds some sway over the future of a franchise that he had a hand in starting alongside George Lucas back in 1981
Rounding off his interview, Spielberg further added that there ‘is only going to be one actor playing Indiana Jones and that’s Harrison Ford.’
So Indy Fans, would you like to see Harrison Ford return for a fifth outing? Would a reboot really be such a bad idea? Sound off on Twitter and as always, stick with @mitch_rated only on Skatronixxx.com
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