why harrison ford’s age changed everything
Little by little, Disney begins to communicate on Indiana Jones 5. This new and final part of the adventures of the famous archaeologist will be released on June 28, 2023 in France. Already, the marketing steamroller is in motion with an intense promotional campaign in selected media.
Indiana Jones comes to the end of the trip
This is how the director of this feature film, James Mangold, answered questions from the American magazine Empire. He explained in particular that the scenario of the film was modified to take into account the age of Harrison Ford, who is now 80 years old. The filmmaker explains as follows:
It became very important to me to figure out how to make this sequel a film about a hero in the twilight of his life. The questions I raised about Indy’s age were not adequately addressed in the material developed at the time. There were jokes about the “old people”, but the screenplay itself didn’t talk about them.
always in Empire, Harrison Ford took the floor, and he notably returned to the reasons which led him to return for a final adventure. And that’s it again to come full circle from Indiana Jones: “I thought it would be nice to see a movie in which Indiana Jones comes to the end of her journey. This scenario gave me the impression of being able to extend the character. ».
Last September, on the occasion of the D23 organized by Disney, the Hollywood star sold dreams to fans: “Indiana Jones films are mystery and adventure films. But they also speak from the heart, and I’m really, really happy that we have a really human story to tell, as well as a movie that’s going to kick your ass.”.
A five-star cast for Indiana Jones 5
We also hope, and to tell the truth, there is no reason to doubt, as the casting looks promising. We will notably find Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Kretschmann, Boyd Holbrook, Shaunette Renee Wilson, Toby Jones, Antonio Banderas, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
Harrison Ford and the British actress had also made the show during the D23. Harrison Ford explaining that if this movie was going to be fantastic Phoebe Waller-Bridge was one of the reasons why. To which she replied: “Following this guy is exhausting. »
For your part, what do you think of this great return of Indiana Jones after long years of absence, and do you want to see this sequel? Tell us in the comments.