What if Harrison Ford couldnt play Indy! Who Would?

[thing73vw]

Who would or even could play Indiana Jones if Harrison Ford couldnt anymore. For obvious reasons the only other person i could picture playing Indy would be River Phoenix... But he's dead. What If Indy became the next Bond. And Indy 5 starred Brad Pitt!

[Attila the Professor]

It would have to be somebody who interpreted the character in a different way. Naturally, the difficulty with this is that the source material for the character is "Raiders of the Lost Ark," and so Harrison Ford is really the first person to interpret the character (as opposed to a writer of novels).

[FordFan]

What is the big deal with Brad Pitt?

I don't know how anyone could seriously consider him for the part of Indiana Jones.

[thing73vw]

Originally posted by FordFan
What is the big deal with Brad Pitt?

Topic Review (Newest First)
FordFan:
I don't know how anyone could seriously consider him for the part of Indiana Jones.
You read into my post to much. I mearly meant that as an example.

Attila the Professor:
Look at James Bond 007. Those movies will go on and on and on... I always thought it would be cool if this would happen with Indiana Jones. Just so long as Joel schumaker doesnt ever direct, and they never cast Val Kilmer and/or George Clooney as Indy. :)

[Attila the Professor]

Originally posted by thing73vw


Attila the Professor:
Look at James Bond 007. Those movies will go on and on and on... I always thought it would be cool if this would happen with Indiana Jones. Just so long as Joel schumaker doesnt ever direct, and they never cast Val Kilmer and/or George Clooney as Indy. :)

Certainly, but the Bond films come from a book series, and so were originally interpreted by Ian Fleming. However, the Indiana Jones character comes from the creative team of Raiders of the Lost Ark, namely Lucas, Spielberg, and Ford - these men are filmmakers, not novelists.

I'm open to the idea of another man portraying Indiana Jones, I just think that there are certain difficulties brought to that idea through the source of the character, and also the necessity for a different interpretation of said character.

Welcome to the Raven, by the way.

[Pale Horse]

Brad Pitt has the talent to bring a unique vision to Indy. I would entertain the trailers for a BP film, before passing judgement.

[Finn]

Sammy boy found this 'bout the subject.

http://www.theraider.net/theraven/showthread.php?threadid=4435

[raydelark]

I'd give a great performance for a great price too:)

Eat, Live, Breath - Indiana Jones!

[Finn]

You know, I bet there're plenty of guys in this board who would do it for free. ;)

[FAN]

No offense but I probably wouldn't watch it if anyone but
Harrison Ford plaed Indy. In my mind Harrison Ford is the only Indiana Jones there is. FAN and JC

P.S. But I would play the son of Indy. FAN and JC

[Edited by FAN on 08-14-2003 at 09:28 am]

[Aaron H]

Originally posted by Finn
You know, I bet there're plenty of guys in this board who would do it for free. ;)
No they would have to pay me for my superior talent.;)

Brad Pitt...hmmm, perhaps for some prequel films he would be a good choice.

[FAN]

You forgot your glamorous look's Aaron H. FAN and JC

P.S. Ford, Ford, he's our man, if he can't do Indy no one can.

[Aaron H]

Originally posted by FAN
You forgot your glamorous look's Aaron H. FAN and JC

P.S. Ford, Ford, he's our man, if he can't do Indy no one can.
Wow...you do know alot about me.;)

[bob]

For me Harrison IS Indy and for at least the foreseeable future that cannot be taken away from him, the comparision with Bond is invalid as there is always a source text to return to, i.e. the films only offer an interpretation of the character - this just does not happen for Indy as everything comes from the performance of Harrision.

Yes another actor could be cast but i doubt it would be a genuine re interpretation of the character and rather an actor doing their best Harrison Ford imitation which makes it a bit pointless.

[FAN]

Ford has already said nobody but him is going to play Indy so I don't think we have to worry about that. FAN and JC

[Pale Horse]

Let's wax philosophical:

Ford may be Indy, but is Indy Ford?

[The French Indy]

I'd say Kevin Costner or Jude Law

[Randy_Flagg]

Definitely David Hasselhoff or Richard Dean Anderson, since they both have experience in 80s action/adventure stuff!! (j/k)

[raydelark]

...I guess I'll do it for free (deeep sigh). Afterall, humbleness aside, heh I probably outrank all others and there is something very powerful about bringing in an unknown (temporarily unknown, that is :). Someone has to eventually replace Harry (as great as he is now) because I just don't think he'll be able to to it forever, and Indy should be portrayed forever. Ha! so why not get started now? Feed me my lines, I'll do my own stunts! I'm ready. I was born for it :) Of course, feel quite free to doubt me all you want, but I'm not drunk at the moment ;)

[Webley]

the kid from E.T henry something?

[Randy_Flagg]

Originally posted by Webley
the kid from E.T henry something?

Henry Thomas. But, I think his schedule is WAY to busy lately, I mean, you see him in SO many movies these days... haha.

[bountyhunter2999]

After much consideration and the process of researching the character of Indy, I feel Carrot Top would be a suitable repleacement.


But, seriously, how about the man who was originally supposed to play Indiana Jones? Tom Selleck!

[Edited by bountyhunter2999 on 09-02-2003 at 08:36 am]

[Attila the Professor]

How about somebody who isn't already a big star...

[Ben Friend of Indy]

If Ford can't play Indy, Indy 4 will never be made, I'll tell you that right now...

...But if it was still going to be made without him... one day, I was thinking of an Indy prequel (between YIJC and Raiders), and what he would look like. In my brain I gradually "morphed" him down to his early- to mid-twenties and I came up with...













(drum roll, please)














...Ethan Hawk! I don't know where the heck that came from but I just saw him wearing a fedora and squinting in the sun a la the "Temple of Doom" poster. Go figure. But, there have been zanier ideas posted on this thread. :rolleyes:

[Coldfyre]

To answer the original question: Nobody.

[Attila the Professor]

Originally posted by Coldfyre
To answer the original question: Nobody.

"Harrison Ford: Nobody was Better"

;)

If anyone knows what movie I'm referring to with this, well, I'll be surprised.

Hint: Henry Fonda was in the movie

[chucks888]

Tom Selleck?

[Whipper]

I would've enjoyed seeing a big-screen Young Indy film, as an interim sort of thing, while waiting for them to get around to Indy IV.

Pick up with Flannery as Indy in his mid-to-latter 20s. Perhaps doing graduate work with Prof Ravenwood, and probably involved with a too-young Marion Ravenwood in a steamy, totally-wrong romance on the side. (Naturally, as how many Indy adventures are there, younger or older, that don't feature a love interest or femme fatale on the side? And This one fills in an untold-tale gap directly related to the setup for Raiders.)

And, if the Young Indy series had continued, I really wanted to see him continue to develop and reach that moment when he donned All the traditional Indy Gear for the First time, embarking on his first mercenary-archeologist-for-hire adventure.

That was my dream last-scene for the Young Indy series. Then you'd leave off, having seen how Young Indy reached that fortune-and-glory stage, and knowing there's several years of adventuring ahead of him where he'll establish his notoriety, until we pick up again in 1935 with Temple Of Doom.

(A Young-Adult Indy film might begin with him about halfway there, with a new-looking leather jacket and satchel. I'd have him lacking only the Whip at first, so we could then find out what life-saving last straw prompts him to add it to his Permament aresenal. And, obviously, learn how to handle it.)

If they'd done a Young Indy film, it was far-enough removed from the era of Harrison's Indy to stand apart. And at the same time, if it were a hit, who knows where they might've gone from there? A couple more films, perhaps. Working around in the Young Indy days, there was a wide-range of options for new stories.

And it's a way of avoiding the issue of trying to Replace Harrison's "Mature" Indy. I'm pretty sure there'll Never be another actor playing Indy in the 30s. But the 20s are still wide open, to my view. You can't replace adult, seasoned Indy. But Young Indy could still be done.

Not sure how old Sean Flannery is now. I haven't seen him in awhile aside from an episode of Dead Zone, where he looked pretty good.

However, considering how much time has passed, it might be best to consider a new actor. Someone who could bridge the gap of Time and Difference between Flannery and Ford's portrayals. (Much the way Flannery bridged the difference between Phoenix and Ford, physically.)

A deeper voice would be good to hear, for example. Don't get me wrong, I think Sean did a great job as Young Indy, I loved the series and enjoyed his performances. He even had the Harrson mannerisms down pat while bringing his own thing to the role as Young Indy. He grew into the hat as time went by.

But sometimes I had a hard time believing his voice would one day turn into that of Harrison Ford's Indy. I used to chalk it up to the assumption that his various failed Romances would accomplish that trick, as he grew more cynical and toughened over the next 15 years, heheh. So, you may wanna look for someone more rugged-sounding if you try to start up a new Indy series set between Young and Raiders.

Anyway, that's an option, the one I'd present.

If you want to do more bigscale Indy films with another actor, I say go the Young-Adult Indy route. The 1920s are still plenty exciting. Supremely so, in some ways. I think Harrison is pretty much irreplaceable in anything set near or beyond 1935.

Because everything beyond Harrison's take on Indy is Based on what Harrison's portrayal Created.

Indiana Jones is inextricable from Harrison Ford...Unless you take the same character significantly Younger and tell the stories that lead Back to that adult version. And then the audience is Still going to be Looking for Traces of Ford in Indy. He's gotta walk that walk.

[intergamer]

Why don't they get Han Solo to do it? He looks just like Indy!

[intergamer]

Or even Jack Ryan?

But seriously, think Viggo Mortensen could do it? Nah, probably better off getting a CGI Indy (which isn't necessarily a bad idea). Some of Indy in IJ4 will probably be a CGI Harrison Ford: 5,10 years from now, or after Ford is old or dead, maybe we can make a movie with the character of Indy being completely CGI.

It would unquestionably look closer to Harrison Ford than any "real" replacements.

[philhos]

(A Young-Adult Indy film might begin with him about halfway there, with a new-looking leather jacket and satchel. I'd have him lacking only the Whip at first, so we could then find out what life-saving last straw prompts him to add it to his Permament aresenal. And, obviously, learn how to handle it.)

They already did this. Look during the River Phoenix scenes in Last Crusade. On the circus train. He falls through the roof into the lion's car. He gets backed into a wall. What's that hanging on the wall? A whip!!! First try, he splits his lip. Second try, works and lion backs off. He throws it up to the raider in fedora and leather jacket.

Remember?

Sorry, if that sounded sarcastic.

[intergamer]

This and the "If not Ford then who?" thread need to be consolidated: they're the same thing. Or better yet, lock the other one, its screwed up anyways.

[Whipper]

Remember?

Sorry, if that sounded sarcastic.

Pardon me, it's not like he started carrying a whip around after that. In Young Indiana Jones and The Curse Of The Jackal (1916), Indy's getting his ass kicked around and, backed into a corner, his fingers find a whip hanging on a shelf.

Unfurling it, he pauses, momentarily rubbing his chin scar from 1912, remembering what happened last time he tried to use a whip. (Nice continuity touch.) Then he cautiously flips it out there and actually snaps a knife out of his attacker's hand with his first strike, followed up with a crack to his attacker's face. (He was fighting Demetrios, a one-handed gun-runner, played by the same guy who worked with the monkey in Raiders...I do remember some things.) Then Indy loses the whip and it turns back into a fist-fight.

So anyway...Freak encounters with a whip saved his life a couple of different times. I just figured there might be one more lucky whip encounter (3rd time's the charm) that prompts him to Keep it and always have it on his belt when he's working the field.

[intergamer]

CGI CGI CGI CGI CGI

[Attila the Professor]

Originally posted by intergamer
CGI CGI CGI CGI CGI

WHY? What does a computer have to offer that a real actor does not? Tell it, tell it, tell it!

[intergamer]

Originally posted by Attila the Professor
Originally posted by intergamer
CGI CGI CGI CGI CGI

WHY? What does a computer have to offer that a real actor does not? Tell it, tell it, tell it!

I'm saying...ok: Ford can't do it. Its 10 years in the future. CGI is near perfect. Wouldn't you rather have a seemingly real Ford (even if he is technically digitized) than change actors ala Bond?

I would.

But I will concede one point. On one of the Bond dvd extra's, they mention a reason why Bond survived through many actors. When you go to watch Mission Impossible, you go because of Tom Cruise. You say: "Hey look at Tom Cruise smoke that bad guy"...who says, "Ethan Hunt is so cool. Ethan Hunt just climbed up that mountain"?. But you go to a Bond movie to see James Bond.

Likewise, I think the Indiana Jones movies are more about Indy than Harrison. While Harrison portrays him perfectly, we could live with another actor. People still say that Sean Connery <i>is</i> James Bond.

So another actor wouldn't be bad, I say. But if in 10 years, CGI is perfect, I'd rather have Harrison Ford play Indiana Jones, even if <b>he</b> is dead.

[Whipper]

WHY? What does a computer have to offer that a real actor does not?

Immortality. Forever Spry. And way more reasonable on salary...

Then again, if Harrison is wise, he'll trademark himself so his family continues to get paid when he's gone.

In the meantime, I'm eager to see how well they'll pull off the feat of bringing Bruce Lee back, as well as creating the kid-version of Tom Hanks. Keep pushing the envelope.

[intergamer]

Originally posted by Whipper

Then again, if Harrison is wise, he'll trademark himself so his family continues to get paid when he's gone.


lol..."Harrison Ford of the sole property of his relations (copyright 2003). Used with permission."

[Adventurer]

CGI is only as perfect as the people behind it.

Today, it seems that nearly the whole world (please note: no specific person in mind, just a very, very general observation) thinks that there is some sort of software with a "make cool picture" button. It seems to me that it is often forgotten that there are people behind it who make Gollum move, breathe, talk. You cannot make CGI perfect. Even if you use motion capturing, it is not perfect, because essentially it is not HF who is acting, but someone else. Same with an animator. He will look at old references, trying to mimic Ford´s movement. Or, even if it would be possible to "capture" old movements, it will be a mere shadow of his gestures. In this way, Ford can revolutionize Indy from the point where he left him. An animator can "only" interpolate the available data thenceforwards.

[intergamer]

Originally posted by Adventurer
CGI is only as perfect as the people behind it.

Today, it seems that nearly the whole world (please note: no specific person in mind, just a very, very general observation) thinks that there is some sort of software with a "make cool picture" button. It seems to me that it is often forgotten that there are people behind it who make Gollum move, breathe, talk. You cannot make CGI perfect. Even if you use motion capturing, it is not perfect, because essentially it is not HF who is acting, but someone else. Same with an animator. He will look at old references, trying to mimic Ford´s movement. Or, even if it would be possible to "capture" old movements, it will be a mere shadow of his gestures. In this way, Ford can revolutionize Indy from the point where he left him. An animator can "only" interpolate the available data thenceforwards.

oh, I agree: CGI won't be perfect, it won't be Ford; and remember, I prefaced it with "10 years in the future"

but I'm saying that "almost Ford" is better than another actor who is certainly not Ford

who knows about CGI in 10 years

[Edited by intergamer on 09-30-2003 at 06:15 pm]

[Indycrusader]

Sorry, but no other actor for Indy cept Ford. Ford gave us the image of Indy. When you read the books, who do you picture? Ford. Do you picture anybody else? It would never be the same if they used somebody else. Except that guy at the beginning of LC. The guy who says, "You lost today, kid, but that doesn't mean you have to like it." He (sorry, don't know his name) would be OK. He is the only other option there is in my book. But, he's about as old as Ford, huh?

[intergamer]

Originally posted by Indycrusader
Sorry, but no other actor for Indy cept Ford. Ford gave us the image of Indy. When you read the books, who do you picture? Ford. Do you picture anybody else? It would never be the same if they used somebody else. Except that guy at the beginning of LC. The guy who says, "You lost today, kid, but that doesn't mean you have to like it." He (sorry, don't know his name) would be OK. He is the only other option there is in my book. But, he's about as old as Ford, huh?

Great, so you agree with me then

[Indycrusader]

yeah

[EarlyBird]

The question is simply this: Is there anyone alive who could possibly fill Harrison Ford's shoes as Indy? The answer only poses more questions. Is your love of the Indy legend strong enough to let it live on with an actor who is not Harrison Ford, but whose age better fits the timeline? Obviously you would be happy seeing Harrison Ford, regardless of his age, continue the role. What will most make it dis-satisfying? That he's not young anymore? That the make-up doesn't hide his age? If another actor portrayed Indy would you not continually compare him to the "real" Indy? I think the legend is big enough, and Fords'portrayal of Indy is grand enough that fans will overlook the wrinkles and age of Ford. It's about acting..and he IS Indy, regardless of age, and no computer or actor alive could duplicate what Harrison Ford has brought to the role. So the real answer is: There is no one who could play Indy...if not Harrison Ford.

[fatima]

Very well said EarlyBird! you are RIGHT!

[Attila the Professor]

Originally posted by EarlyBird
The question is simply this: Is there anyone alive who could possibly fill Harrison Ford's shoes as Indy? The answer only poses more questions. Is your love of the Indy legend strong enough to let it live on with an actor who is not Harrison Ford, but whose age better fits the timeline? Obviously you would be happy seeing Harrison Ford, regardless of his age, continue the role. What will most make it dis-satisfying? That he's not young anymore? That the make-up doesn't hide his age? If another actor portrayed Indy would you not continually compare him to the "real" Indy? I think the legend is big enough, and Fords'portrayal of Indy is grand enough that fans will overlook the wrinkles and age of Ford. It's about acting..and he IS Indy, regardless of age, and no computer or actor alive could duplicate what Harrison Ford has brought to the role. So the real answer is: There is no one who could play Indy...if not Harrison Ford.

I have just one issue.

I agree that no computer or actor alive could duplicate what Harrison Ford has brought to the role. This is a good thing. However, I also feel that another actor could bring something different to the role, and that's the point.

[Joe Brody]

I like the IJ character so much that I'd take a chance on another actor.

I just read this thread and I'd second Intergamer's earlier recommendation of Viggo Mortensen. The guy has a sly fox-in-the-chicken-coop aspect -- which was never really captured in the LOTR movies but was the reason (I think) why he got the (last minute) nod. Check him out in Sean Penn's Indianrunner and in next spring's 'Hidalgo'.

I'd also be intrigued by Matthew McConaughey -- the guy has a great deer-in-the-headlights-look that would suit the character.

[nOOb]

imagine if JACK BLACK took the role of indy!! O_O omg that would be scary...

[true3]

Ben Affleck

[Webley]

Go to Suggestions&Comments, clik on PHOTO/PROFILE and look at the picks of raydelark.

[00Kevin]

Originally posted by thing73vw
Who would or even could play Indiana Jones if Harrison Ford couldnt anymore. For obvious reasons the only other person i could picture playing Indy would be River Phoenix... But he's dead. What If Indy became the next Bond. And Indy 5 starred Brad Pitt!

for a long time, this guy has been asking for a good:

ARE YOU DRUNK?

[indyphd]

If I had to choose someone, I think Russell Crow could do a good job as not a replacement for the Indiana Jones but as someone who could fit into the adventure.

Paul

[Pootie Tang]

Ben Affleck would be the last choice to be Indiana Jones, Affleck has ruined so many movies and should be tied to a tree and beaten with bamboo sticks.

I bet you half of true Indy fans, would be upset if that Star Wars prick actually went with another person

[merancapeman]

I'd rather kill Lucas then have someone else play the roll of Indy.

[Webley]

Originally posted by merancapeman
I'd rather kill Lucas then have someone else play the roll of Indy.
Id rather kill Lucas than to naver have more Indy movies even if it was someone else.

[Aaron H]

Okay, no death threats, even if they are in jest.

[Webley]

Did I say kill I ment dislike. I love Lucas!

[Seven]

What about Hugh Jackman? He seems like a very talented actor. I think he could bring somthing new and interesting to the table. (not that Harrison Ford is doing a bad job, I just think it would be neat to see what Hugh could do.)

[merancapeman]

No way!!! Nobody could... Actually, if Ford died, then he should die in the Indy world, theres the end! As I always say, "Everything that has a beginning, has an end".

P.S. I've never liked the series, there ridiculously stupid, continuing on with bad actors and retarded plots.

[creamedgeezer]

Hi all, this is my first post here :)

I nominate Scott Bakula as Indy replacement.

[Rumpled Fedora]

Welcome to the Raven creamedgeezer, you choose the tag line (http://www.theraider.net/theraven/showthread.php?threadid=5500).

[FordFan]

Harrison Ford's portrayal of Indiana Jones has spawned 20 years' worth of rip-off movies, tie-in merchandise, posters, video games, lunch boxes, and books.

Filling Harrison's shoes would be a bitch to do. A mighty big task indeed. Jack Ryan can be portrayed by anyone. Pass that role around. Let others put their own spin on it.

You'd be crucified if you took the role of Han Solo. Not as a cameo in the prequels, but imagine if Ford wanted out of Return of the Jedi? It would've been excruciating to see someone banter with Lando, kiss Leia, converse with Chewie in the cockpit,have a friendship with Luke, and shoot stormtroopers, if it wasn't Ford. Continuity would be thrown out the window. Han Solo would be handled by a complete stranger that no one knew. That would've ruined it all.

Now, on to Dr. Jones. If you thought replacing Solo was bad, try doing this. The popular opinion backlash on this would be so powerful, it's unthinkable to even ponder. In fact, if Lucas and Spielberg came up to MY front door and asked me to replace Harrison Ford, I would not do it. No matter how much they wanted to pay, I wouldn't do it. Now, I've fantasized about being Indy since I was a kid. Everyone here has dressed up as him on Halloween at least once right? Well, what person WOULD actually be stupid enough to take the role and think they could meet expectations that belonged to Ford?

It'd be catastrophic if anyone but Harrison Ford played the role. That's all I have to say about that.

[Webley]

Mr. "T"

[Webley]

Originally posted by FordFan
what person WOULD actually be stupid enough to take the role

Me, I am stupid enough and than some.

[Attila the Professor]

I realize I've said before that it's all right if the new actor is interpreting the character another way, but since Indy has his origins in film, unlike Sam Spade or Allan Quartermain or other major characters of their ilk who were literary first, it seems reasonable enough to just use a similar type of character. Indy, after all, is something of an archetypal character, so why not just create a new character in the same mold for the actor to do what he will with?

[intergamer]

Originally posted by FordFan
Harrison Ford's portrayal of Indiana Jones has spawned 20 years' worth of rip-off movies, tie-in merchandise, posters, video games, lunch boxes, and books.

Filling Harrison's shoes would be a bitch to do. A mighty big task indeed. Jack Ryan can be portrayed by anyone. Pass that role around. Let others put their own spin on it.

You'd be crucified if you took the role of Han Solo. Not as a cameo in the prequels, but imagine if Ford wanted out of Return of the Jedi? It would've been excruciating to see someone banter with Lando, kiss Leia, converse with Chewie in the cockpit,have a friendship with Luke, and shoot stormtroopers, if it wasn't Ford. Continuity would be thrown out the window. Han Solo would be handled by a complete stranger that no one knew. That would've ruined it all.

Now, on to Dr. Jones. If you thought replacing Solo was bad, try doing this. The popular opinion backlash on this would be so powerful, it's unthinkable to even ponder. In fact, if Lucas and Spielberg came up to MY front door and asked me to replace Harrison Ford, I would not do it. No matter how much they wanted to pay, I wouldn't do it. Now, I've fantasized about being Indy since I was a kid. Everyone here has dressed up as him on Halloween at least once right? Well, what person WOULD actually be stupid enough to take the role and think they could meet expectations that belonged to Ford?

It'd be catastrophic if anyone but Harrison Ford played the role. That's all I have to say about that.

maybe so. But unlike Star Wars, I do not see Indiana Jones as a trilogy (or even a quartilogy...not a word, i know). Its more like a saturday evening serial, with episodes. In that respect its more like James Bond. Continuity in terms of actors isn't that important: Star wars was one movie in three installments...of course you can't change the actor. But the old serials (and bond) did change actors, and thats OK.

[Webley]

I say give some one else the job in Indy5. (one of us maybe?)

[nOOb]

no way. harrison ford defines indy. no one else, ever. it just wouldnt be the same without ford.

[intergamer]

Originally posted by nOOb
no way. harrison ford defines indy. it just wouldnt be the same without ford.

this is true. I do not believe that a movie without Ford would be as good as the movies with him. But I'd rather see another Indiana Jones movie without Harrison then bear the prospect of having no more IJ movies ever again. Would you rather a movie not be made than have one with a new actor? Don't tell me you wouldn't go to see it.

Of course, more movies are unlikely to happen, unless Lucas/Speilberg give the OK ...its their movie, really, and they aren't doing more themselves, with or without Ford.

[Attila the Professor]

I must say, intergamer, that I agreed with you considerably more in your post above the one directly above this post.

It's not necessary...but it certainly is possibly to have another actor. It isn't good business sense perhaps, because comparison would be inevitable, but if it was done well, it's possible for it to work.

[Webley]

Hows a remake of Raiders in 50 years sound to you and what do you think of fan made Indy movies?

[raydelark]

Indiana Jones will always be around :)
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[WhiplashGal44]

Since Harrison Ford Is playing Indiana jones still, is he gonna be able to do all the stunts he used to? or is he gonna like keel over and have a heart attack? i knw that there are stunt men and stuff but harrison said has has done a lot of his own stunt work in the past. Any comments?

[Pale Horse]

I have a comment...
Welcome :D

[NileQT87]

tom cruise. no im not kidding. i think hed do quite well in the role. he can do rough and tumble...hes not nearly as soft spoken as brad pitt (i do like him too)...and he does sarcasm well.

my references: interview with the vampire...cruise's lestat is very surly, sarcastic, morbid humor etc... also has a lot of charisma and energy...i can see cruise in the role of indy quite well.

before i saw iwtv i used to put down on tom, brad and kirsten like you wouldnt believe. it all changed when i saw just how great they could be. therefore i am now changed.

LAST CHOICE: BEN "AFFLACK" AFFLECK...god i HATE his guts.

[Pale Horse]

If there is an actor out there to take on Indy, I don't think any of us will know it. I say a up and coming actor is the best bet, not to taint public opinion.

[Venture]

Originally posted by Webley
Hows a remake of Raiders in 50 years sound to you and what do you think of fan made Indy movies?

The fan-made movies are okay as an homage to Indy, but I don't think even the best of them would ever take the place of a Lucas-Spielberg-Ford project. Not to beat a dead horse, but Indy wouldn't be the Indy we rave about if Tom Selleck had got the role, and to see anyone else would just warrant comparisons. Unfair ones at that, considering that a significant amount of Ford's self is invested in Indy.

I, for one, am content to have grown older with the character, and wouldn't want to "get used" to a pretender-to-the-fedora.