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Spielberg says “Harrison Ford the only Indiana Jones”
Steven Spielberg has told film website Screen that he intends to make a film installment in the Indiana Jones series, and all but confirmed that Harrison Ford will reprise his role.
Rumours have been rife that Mr Ford, who is currently approaching his mid-70s, would be replaced by another, younger actor but Mr Spielberg has firmly denied this speculation.
“I don’t think anyone could replace Harrison as Indy, I don’t think that’s ever going to happen,” Mr Spielberg told Screen, “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. There is only going to be one actor playing Indiana Jones and that’s Harrison Ford.”
The Indiana Jones franchise which started in 1981 with the iconic Raiders of the Lost Ark has earned nearly $2 billion worldwide, but with the recent installment (Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) being something of a disappointed to fans and critics, some have questioned why Mr Spielberg would return to the character.
In response, Mr Spielberg said, “Because there are more adventures out there than films,” said the filmmaker, who turns 69 on Dec 18. “So as long as there’s more adventures out there, I’ve got a bullwhip, a fedora, a leather jacket and a man on a horse who knows how to get the job done.”
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