Ideas For New Indy Actor

[Millions]

We all agree that Harrison Ford is an absolutely brilliant choice for Indy. I wouldn't dare argue against that - and definitely not on this board. But he's getting old now, and it would be silly to lose this great character because Harrison is too old. Harrison Ford has actually said he'd be happy having another actor take over the role, as long as he got the 4th film. Just like the Bond franchise and Sean Connery, Harrison would for many be the favourite, but look at the newest Daniel Craig film - Casino Royale - absolutely brilliant. Look at all the great Bond films we'd have missed if they'd ended the films when Connery retired.

Anyway, now that I've said my piece, my favourite candidate to carry on as Indy after Harrison retires is the guy who plays Sawyer in the Lost tv show. He's got the charm, the looks, that bit of arrogance, the physical abilities, and even gets beaten up quite regularly, just like our favourite hero.

What do you think of this suggestion? Any other (practical) ideas - there's no point saying Tom Sellek - he's too old now, too!

Whats the Sawyer actor called, again? My memory is a blank...! I should've done my research!

[deckard24]

In my opinion the series should end with Ford! I really can't see people accepting someone else in the role. I know they have (at times) with Bond, but I just feel the character of Indy is different.

Now, if they came up with a similar type character like Rick O'Connell in The Mummy films, I'd vote for an actor like Gerard Butler, Nathan Fillion, or Eric Bana.

[QBComics]

I think Indy should end with Harrison Ford too.

[oki9Sedo]

The series should end with Ford.

[Blackadder]

Harrison ireplaceble

[Chiliana Jones]

Ford cant be replaced. every piece of the Indy-outfit is designed to fit Harrison and only harrison. If somebody else were to cary the gear they will look silly (if they arent lucky to find someone who actually fits the gear).
James Bond is known for his tux. Everyone can wear a tux but not everyone fits the Indy gear.

but just to mention who i belive would actually do a good replacement would have been River Phoenix. To bad he's gone. R.I.P

[deckard24]

Going back to my idea earlier of a new adventure film character, I'd like to see Clive Owen have a good action/adventure role. He's got such a great gritty persona, that he'd be perfect in a Indy-like rogue adventurer film. If Brendan Fraser can get such a role, surely Owen deserves one.

[indy34]

Though I think that ford will be the only Indy the closest I would say is the pilot in the new flight of the Phoenix

[deckard24]

Though I think that ford will be the only Indy the closest I would say is the pilot in the new flight of the Phoenix

You mean Dennis Quaid?

I've seen his name tossed in the hat a few times now! The only issue is his age, he's in his mid 50's now. I would think if you replaced Ford, it would have to be someone younger in their late 30's-40's.

As for Quaid taking on an Indy-like role of his own, that I wouldn't mind seeing!

[Lon]

The only other actor I'd like to see play Indy is an actor doing a voiceover for an animated series. An animated show is the best way to continue the franchise after Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is released.

[Finn]

The only other actor I'd like to see play Indy is an actor doing a voiceover for an animated series. We've had couple of VO actors in the video games, guess they count. Doug Lee (FoA, IM) and David Esch (ET).

[JerryKing]

Forgotten this guy? :D
http://www.galastars.online.de/newsneu/bilder/larry_manetti_tom_selleck.jpg

Seriously, however, Harrison Ford is the beginning and end of Indiana Jones.

Except that as long as Indiana = Jone$$$, someone will do the inevitable extension. Even if it's going to be "Shia la Boeuf is Nevada Jones with Brendan Fraser as Doctor Jones!"...

[Vlad Dracula]

The only other actor I'd like to see play Indy is an actor doing a voiceover for an animated series. An animated show is the best way to continue the franchise after Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is released.

I'm in total agreement with that.

[DoomsdayFAN]

End it with Ford. If they ever replaced him with another actor, there'd be a MASSIVE uproar!

But I see no reason why they could'nt continue the story with Shia LeBouf. Of course NOT as Indy. But as a new character. Kind of like BATMAN BEYOND.:up:

[bergstrom]

It ends with Ford. if they wanna use Shia in a spin off, fine, waste millions of $$, but I won't be going to see it.

B

[DoomsdayFAN]

I will. He will be the Jones of the 60's-70's

[IndysGal41]

Just wondering if Ford wouldnt of played the role of Indy who else would of been your pick for indy?

I m thinking that guy richard dean anderson from stargate atlantis.

http://66.235.120.64/ts?t=18094438228097201248&pid=24448&ppid=2

:D

[indifan101]

Top 3 for my list

Jack Nickolson in his prime
Clint Eastwood in his prime
Billy Cambell I thought he would of made an awesome young Indy

[IAdventurer01]

I m thinking that guy richard dean anderson from stargate atlantis.

Great, then McGuyver could add using a giant ancient statue to knock down a wall in the Well of Souls to his enormous list of crafty escapes. :p

(Oh, and he's more from SG-1 than Atlantis)


As for other good Indys ... eh. I'll still have to think about it - it's hard for me to imagine someone other than Ford.

[Dr. Wolfwood]

I think Ralph Fiennes is the only real choice. In Constant Gardener he even had some scenes where he had almost the proper look - just missing the hat.

[|ZiR|]

I don't think Tim Matheson or Tom Selleck would have been bad choices. I sort of agree about Richard Dean Anderson but he was too pretty to play Indy back in the day.

[Indy~Annie]

lol i love Richard Dean Anderson as Macgyver!:up:

but i cant see him being a Indy.

i cant any way think of some one else being him besides the greatest Actor ever!!:D

i cant even try pretend.lol

[Agent Z]

The problem with this is that we have the physical model of Ford so ingrained within our Indyverse, that we automatically start going towards actors who resemble Harrison.

I liked the choice already mentioned of Clint Eastwood, especially using 20/20 hindsight now and knowing how well the man has aged. Although I wonder if audiences back then would have been taken out of the illusion, seeing "Dirty Harry" with a bullwhip? I mean, we already knew Harrison, but for whatever reason, I never once thought "Hmmm, what is Han Solo doing in the jungle?". Strange.

[IndysGal41]

how about bruce campbell from army of darkness??

http://images-partners-tbn.google.com/images?q=tbn:_uzG_4UCibk1qM:bp3.blogger.com/_O4vBnCipQGM/RnzFyCRB6tI/AAAAAAAAAEg/lj0mcZ5tbr0/s400/Bruce%2BCampbell.jpg

[Kevin]

For his time, Ford was a great choice, but I think Robert Redford could have pulled it off too.

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm282/kelliott1983/robert.jpg

If ROTLA was made in 2008 rather than 1981, I think Aaron Eckhart would have made a good Indy.

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm282/kelliott1983/blackdahlia.jpg

[Crack that whip]

I suppose Neil Boulane, Boutalat, Corey Carrier, River Phoenix, Sean Patrick Flanery and George Hall are too obvious?
:p

[The Man]

Jeff Goldblum could be slyly radical. Think about it...

[Indy1986]

sorry but no one else but ford could be indy....he is the movie it wouldnt work without him....this is not james bond...it has to be ford, even shia as lead character and ford just as father like connerey in crusade, wouldnt work for me

[The Man]

Eternal shame on you all! There is only one Indiana Jones...

http://indy.mamo-net.de/attachments.php?action=attachment&id=931

[Errex]

I don't think anybody else would have made a better Indy than Ford. He had this likeable/hard-edged quality that was completely convincing either when trying to charm Marion or pulling out a gun on you. :gun:

[Raiders of Clay]

Me!!;) Lol

[Agent Z]

Eternal shame on you all! There is only one Indiana Jones...

http://indy.mamo-net.de/attachments.php?action=attachment&id=931


As long as he isn't "reviewing" films for Germany, I'm all for it.

Save one country at a time, the angels told me...... :up:

[IndysGal41]

I know Indy is the only one I was assuming if there wasnt a harrison ford.:)

http://www.nationalacts.com/lookalikes/images/indianajones.jpg

here is an indy impersonator

[Kali Mah]

how about bruce campbell from army of darkness??

http://images-partners-tbn.google.com/images?q=tbn:_uzG_4UCibk1qM:bp3.blogger.com/_O4vBnCipQGM/RnzFyCRB6tI/AAAAAAAAAEg/lj0mcZ5tbr0/s400/Bruce%2BCampbell.jpg

Good call!

[Snakes]

If ROTLA was made in 2008 rather than 1981, I think Aaron Eckhart would have made a good Indy.

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm282/kelliott1983/blackdahlia.jpg

No kiddin'!

What movie is that picture from?

[muttjones]

If ROTLA was made in 2008 rather than 1981, I think Aaron Eckhart would have made a good Indy.

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm282/kelliott1983/blackdahlia.jpg

Yeh that would be cool

But how about Christian Bale?

[glorbes]

No kiddin'!

What movie is that picture from?

The Black Dhalia, I believe.

[Professor E]

Maybe Dennis Quaid. I actually think that Bruce Campbell would have made a good Colonel Hogan (Hogan's Heroes). Let's not forget (if he could act and not have the accent) Nick Faldo (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/38267000/gif/_38267043_faldo_harrison_298.gif&imgrefurl=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sportacademy/hi/sa/golf/features/newsid_2270000/2270683.stm&h=167&w=298&sz=16&hl=en&start=1&um=1&tbnid=0D502jf3sj4gLM:&tbnh=65&tbnw=116&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dnick%2Bfaldo/harrison%2Bford%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26rlz%3D1T4ADBF_enUS246US246)
But seriously, Quiad has the sense of humor and cockiness and could have pulled it off.

[The Man]

Jeff Bridges. One of the most casually watchable actors around. Just as underrated as Ford aswell...

[IndysGal41]

http://66.235.120.64/ts?t=15034582742331714260&pid=23040&ppid=1

brendan frasor is a good choice too.
:)

[muttjones]

http://66.235.120.64/ts?t=15034582742331714260&pid=23040&ppid=1

brendan frasor is a good choice too.
:)

i reckon he's too comical for indy

[Raiders112390]

Tom Selleck, the first choice.

[IndysGal41]

^ only i cant picture indy with a mustache
:D

[EddyW]

Eric Bana sometimes reminds me of the "Raiders of the Lost Ark" Indy:

http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/movie/gallery/1123219/photo_17.jpg

[Kevin]

The Black Dhalia, I believe.

Yep!


Good call EddyW, Eric Bana is another great modern choice.

[IndysGal41]

http://66.235.120.64/ts?t=16278272697090536468&pid=23296&ppid=5

sam neil had that bit of indy style going on
:D

[deckard24]

Eternal shame on you all! There is only one Indiana Jones...

http://indy.mamo-net.de/attachments.php?action=attachment&id=931
Fred Ward as Indiana Jones? LOL

[bennihana123]

Tom Selleck

[Zorg]

No-one else than Harrison Ford is, was or could ever have been Indiana Jones.

[Dr.RosenRosen]

Eddie Murphie ? :up:

Ok, this one was bad. I´ll think everyone could have been a good Indy. If you have asked this question before Raiders was shot, who would have said "Harrison Ford" for Indy?

[IndysGal41]

eddie murphy is more of a comedian than an adventurer.

:p

[Jenos Idanian]

Not that it would ever happen but if they were to do a reboot of Indy, I would vote for Nathan Fillion.

[Nurhachi1991]

Cobra Commander would of made a great Indy.

[Dr. Wolfwood]

Not that it would ever happen but if they were to do a reboot of Indy, I would vote for Nathan Fillion.

This actually makes me hope that they DO reboot Indy!

[Dr._Jones]

tom cruise...definitely... :p

[IndysGal41]

^ ewww....jkjk :p



keanu reeves??
:cool:

[Professor Jones]

Of course Harrison is irreplaceable, but I find that Scott Bakula could be a good substitute... But since I'm italian, tough, I don't know if he's good in acting...

http://www.dvdedice.cz/herci/38/7_821154853938.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j89/darkorion_98/actor/scottbakula.jpg

http://www.quizalot.com/images/quiz-pictures/Scott%20Bakula.jpg

http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/1320000/images/_1324760_bakula150.jpg

http://memoryalpha.de/news/media/cast/scott_bakula_03.jpg

[Nurhachi1991]

I said this before and I will say it again.



I wish they would do a TV series with Mutt like the adventures of Young Indy.


Mutt could interact with important people of the 60s-70s like Martin Luther King ect.


Shia could do the role he isn't that big of an actor yet so he could easily do a tv series.

[ChromiumBlue37]

Any further Indiana Jones adventures should be confined to the 1920's through the 1940's with a younger actor.

For Indy five use TLC formula and have the younger actor in the story preface. Those events should tie into the story of 1958 Indy.

[jamesdude]

How about Tom Welling as Indiana Jones, he looks alot like a young Harrison Ford:

http://imstars.aufeminin.com/stars/fan/tom-welling/tom-welling-20071216-351884.jpg

[Indy&HanFan]

I said this before and I will say it again.



I wish they would do a TV series with Mutt like the adventures of Young Indy.


Mutt could interact with important people of the 60s-70s like Martin Luther King ect.


Shia could do the role he isn't that big of an actor yet so he could easily do a tv series.

i'd say this is probably the best idea i've read so far

[The Professor]

I say it ends with Ford. Unlike Superman, James Bond, and Batman, Indiana Jones does not exist without Harrison Ford. Indy was created as a movie character, first embodied by Ford. Those other characters existed in comic books and novels first. They, in a sense, transcend the actor who plays them. On the other hand, Indy is a screen creation, originally existing on film.

[Dr.Sartorius]

Its like someone trying to replace Clint Eastwood's The Man with No Name. Won't happen and wouldn't work.

[IndyFanSince3]

Harrison Ford is IndianaJones . I just couldn't imagine anyone else playing him. Yeah, other adventure film characters are similar, but there's only one Indy and there's only one Harrison Ford.

If they made a movie with anyone else playing Indy, I wouldn't see it.

[Indy Croft]

i agree ford is the one & only portrayer of indy

[Lance Quazar]

While I definitely don't want to see Indy recast (and, after KotCS, I don't want to see any new Indy projects ever), if I HAD to pick someone, I think the only choice would be Nathan Fillion.

[Major West]

How about Tom Welling as Indiana Jones, he looks alot like a young Harrison Ford:

http://imstars.aufeminin.com/stars/fan/tom-welling/tom-welling-20071216-351884.jpg

He looks nothing like him.

[caats]

yeah it just wouldn't work. harrison is the only one.

[No Ticket]

Unfortunately, as much as people compare Bond and Indy. I really don't think they're the same thing. And I really think we don't need to have 20+ Indy adventures in the future.

The series, as far as film is concerned, for anytime in the near future should just end with Ford. I've never liked the YIJC, and I think for the most part it's because I'm not watching Ford as Indy so I never really got into it that much. This isn't the only reason, but I'm not getting into that.

He just is the character of Indy, to me. Much of who Indy is is the mannerisms of Harrison Ford. Anybody else in that fedora is just that. Somebody wearing Indy's fedora.

[The Man]

Ford needs no replacement. Hell, he even shone in Crystal Skull. If Indy V does happen, he could be into seventies. Doesn't matter. Harrison in a wheelchair is better than a younger upgrade pissing on the legacy. And shoving Shia LaBeouf into Indy's spotlight is equally sacrilegious.

[arkfinder]

Keep Ford then turn it over to Shia.

[Mickiana]

Find a younger actor, but not Shia. We will learn to adopt the new Indy.

[Insomniac]

For his time, Ford was a great choice, but I think Robert Redford could have pulled it off too.

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm282/kelliott1983/robert.jpg

If ROTLA was made in 2008 rather than 1981, I think Aaron Eckhart would have made a good Indy.

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm282/kelliott1983/blackdahlia.jpgYou beat me to the punch Aaron Eckhart wold kick a$$!:hat:

[StoneTriple]

It goes without saying - but I will anyway - I'd be perfectly fine with the series being Ford-only. However, I could definitely see Eckhart playing Indy. Take the films back to the Raiders style of Indy being a little edgier.

Some of the McCoy novels would be great stories just as they are. Philosophers Stone and Secret Of The Sphinx would be perfect. They're dark and gritty stories the way Raiders is. They also take place just a few years before Raiders, so there wouldn't be an age issue.

"You want to talk to God? Let's go see him together, I've got nothing better to do. "

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f20/stonetriple/Eckhart_30sIndy.jpg

[punisher5150]

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h64/kruemelnikku/schnuffis/meme1/SeanPatrickFlanery4.jpg


Come on, let's keep some continuity, and go back to the 30s with a perfect actor for the part.

[Goonie]

How about Borat as Indiana Jones?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7975007.stm

[Insomniac]

SPF would be awesome!:hat:

[Dr Bones]

I don't like the idea of anyone replacing HF but I guess nobody could get used to the idea of anyone but Connery being Bond, but they did it time and time again and Bond is still big time forty years on....

Look at the uproar when Brosnan was replaced by Craig...Now everyone is loving Craig.

Instead of the Indy passing on the role to Mutt idea it my well happen HF gets replaced and it may even happen that some fans prefer the new Indy. Like I said, hard to accept now...but who knows in the future?

Reboots are ten a penny these days but they just keep on coming...Indy may well be next.

:confused:

[StoneTriple]

Reboots are ten a penny these days but...

So is using the term reboot for a prequel. Indy wouldn't have to be "rebooted". Considering the myriad of possible stories in the 12 novels and the unexplored early 30s, a prequel with a different actor would work very well just as a good adventure film.

[Violet Indy]

So is using the term reboot for a prequel. Indy wouldn't have to be "rebooted". Considering the myriad of possible stories in the 12 novels and the unexplored early 30s, a prequel with a different actor would work very well just as a good adventure film.

That's where I want the franchise to go! I wanna to see what happened in 25/26!!!

You know what I talking about....

And a couple of WW2 adventures would be nice too, with Mac.

And I love pretty much all the novels with a couple of exceptions (Sky Pirates should be avoided completely and Interior World is just too weird, White Witch however is a much better story than SP, and is more Indy like and I wouldn't mind it being turned into a film or telemovie). I've always felt that a mini series would be fitting for the novels especially for MacGregor's because of continuity and McCoy's, again because of the continuity in between his books.

In terms of an actor though, I don't know who should play Indy other than WW2 Indy, which would be SPF. For 1920s Indy, I did like Luke Ford (from Mummy 3) very much. He could do 1920s Indy and believe me, he played Alex who is a lot tougher than Mutt, so I believe he could pull it off. And the fact that he was hot in Mummy 3, certainly has pushed my vote in his direction, lol.

[Millions]

Uh.... who's SPF?

[Lance Quazar]

Uh.... who's SPF?

Sunscreen.

[Rocket Surgeon]

What does Harrison Ford's son look like?

[EddyW]

I think I've said it before,but if it was up to me, I'd ask Eric Bana. I'm pretty sure he could pull it of and he even looks like (a younger, gruffier, TOD) Indy.

http://koraal.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/hector.jpg

What do you think? With the right lighting and a fedora over this we could have Indy kicking Nazi's for a long time to come.
http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/movie/gallery/1123219/photo_17.jpg

[punisher5150]

Young Indiana Jones! I think a series set in the 30s with him as Indy would be good. I used to think he didn't look much like Harrison Ford, but now that he's older, there is definitely a resemblance. Take a loof at Raiders era Harrison Ford and SPF now.

Also, I think Dennis Quaid could do a 1940s Indy (looked very Indy-ish in the Flight of the Phoenix remake, that's what sold me), but I'd rather see SPF in the 30s if we're not going to have Harrison Ford.

[Morning Bell]

I'm not thrilled with the idea of anyone replacing Ford, although I do think some actors like Bruce Campbell and David Duchovny would do a respectable job.

[Dr Bones]

I think I've said it before,but if it was up to me, I'd ask Eric Bana. I'm pretty sure he could pull it of and he even looks like (a younger, gruffier, TOD) Indy.

http://koraal.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/hector.jpg

What do you think? With the right lighting and a fedora over this we could have Indy kicking Nazi's for a long time to come.
http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/movie/gallery/1123219/photo_17.jpg

Devil's advocate here...

He does look a little like HF in the bottom pic but just becuase he has a passing resemblence doesn't mean he is the right guy for the role or even that HF should be replaced.

Bana has been real hit and miss in the films I have seen him in. He was dull in the dull Troy and as for Hulk....:sick:

Brandon Routh was cast as Supes due to his Reeve likeness (obviously Reeve was picked for his Supes likeness!) but it was a bad film and the casting of Routh alone couldn't save it.

But IMHO give Bana a decent movie, plot, script, director, supporting cast etc etc..then why not.:up:

That said Bana or anyone else need to make the role their own..a Harrison immitator would be just awful...(Routh!)

[caats]

after seeing Star Trek. a reboot/recast down the line could be awesome. but i think we're a while off from it. maybe in like 15 years or so. Star Trek has swung my opinion on an Indy reboot in favor of it. and also, Chris Pine might not look like Ford, but he's definitely in the same mold when it comes to acting. Good looking leading man who can do tough, but at the same time can do humor. and his yell is very Ford like. haha. i'm sure there'll be somebody else similar come out in the next 15 years.

[kongisking]

If they were to do a Remake or Reboot of the character, my list of possible actors would be:

Hugh Jackman (He definitely has the Bad-Ass Factor...)

Josh Lucas (Very good at tough, loner, smart-mouthed dudes; could be good as TOD's Indy)

Dennis Quaid (looks a LOT like Harrison!!!)

Chris Pine (from what I've heard, he used Indy and Han Solo as inspiration for his performance as Kirk.)

Hell with it, maybe even Aaron Eckhart*...

* He'd make a GREAT Steve Rogers (AKA Captain America) too!!!!!

[caats]

i believe that for Pine. Pine would be my only choice. He seemed a lot like Indy. the way he yelled, and the way he ran and screamed reminded me of the start of Raiders when Indy ran to the plane.