Tom Selleck would have been a better Indy

[Colonel Vogel]

I know Harrison Ford was a great Indy, but I believe that had Tom Selleck not been tied to Magnum PI he would have been a better Indy. As many already know Tom was first choice for the role but had to pull out. If he could have done it, I think he would have been better and bought more to the role. I know everybody loves Harrison, and so do I, but watch films like Quigley Down Under and imagine Selleck as Indy and you have the ultimate Mr Jones.

Selleck was also a lot better looking, but that's besides the point.

[theinfiniteweird]

Not this again. OK, ok, sorry if that was rude. This is one of those topics that's brought around a couple times a year and all.

Technically, as you would agree I'm guessing, we'll never be able to know- we'd have to get a first impression from both, and since you've already scene Harrison do it one way, that would creep into your judgement if you saw Selleck do it. So realistically, we'll never know.

But as far as personal opinions, I saw got a chance to watch the bonus footage (Yay!), and when they showed Selleck delivering some of the lines, it didn't seem like it was working. Of course, that was the audition and all, but that's all I have to go by really. It just seemed really bad. I think Harrison pretty much blows anyone out of the water.

[Luisiana Jones]

again,


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PLz there is nothing to argue here, i dont think an argument where we speak about things that could have been but werent could be useful

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[ElodieJones]

NO !!!

Indiana Jones is only HARRISON FORD !!!
Tom Sellck would be good, but NOT BETTER !!!

Steven Spielberg say somewhere that if it was Tom Selleck, the movie would be more funny. Harrison Ford give to the part more humanity !

[vaxer]

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Now, that's harder then you think. I've been stuck with it for years cause i'm sharing the subsciption [modem] with parents ant sister. util i get my own subsciption there's no way out (cause my dad has his business email on AOL)


[x] You made love to my dog


So tell us, how did that happen? :p

(btw i'm not taking Vogels defense if that's what it looks like)

[theinfiniteweird]

I guess I missed something. Is Colonel_Vogel a troll or something? Did he/she do something/keeps doing something so horrible that no one can forgive him/her or at least try?

I saw nothing wrong with the thread, or another thread I replied to him/her on, but some other people seem very against him/her. I'm just confused, but I guess there's a reason.

To me, stuff like this is uncool no matter what-period-, but I'm one in a million.

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Vogel's probably a Chattar zombie. But don't ban him and maybe he'll get bored. Whenever chat makes a new zombie he likes to send me dirty PMs from it :P

[Luisiana Jones]

If this goes on i dunno why but ill begin to hate Tom Selleck, poor man, dont do this to him, u know my opinion hurts his soul :D

[hatcameback]

i think clint eastwood would make a fine indy ,he would give up on that wus assed webley 38 cal and instead he would cary a 44 mag.and he might use lines like "gee you spin that big sword realy good huh? . "BOOM!!!

[Luisiana Jones]

no he wouldnt be a good indy, just imagine the end scene in the last crusade, donovan shoots Henry and Indy says how many shots have i made? 6, 7? u feel lucky today? :D

[Webley]

I think Eastwood and Selleck could have pulled of the fedora wearing hero but I cant realy see these two in the tweed suit teaching a college class.

[San Holo]

What if Harrison were cast as the short-shorts wearing,Hawiian shirt clad Magnum P.I.....Things worked out as they should have.

[Luisiana Jones]

what could make you think HF would show up to a cast wearing short shorts and a hawaian shirt? :confused:

[San Holo]

what could make you think HF would show up to a cast wearing short shorts and a hawaian shirt? :confused:
Indy wears a fedora,Magnum wears hawiian shirts.If HF were to star in Magnum P.I., he would dress accordingly.

[Luisiana Jones]

:confused: explain that last part with other words pleas, sorry but i don´t get your point :(

[dapthx]

Indy wears a fedora,Magnum wears hawiian shirts.If HF were to star in Magnum P.I., he would dress accordingly.

Then maybe the title may have changed to Hawaii Jones...err...ok...this thread is getting confusing now...LOL

[dapthx]

NO !!!

Indiana Jones is only HARRISON FORD !!!
Tom Sellck would be good, but NOT BETTER !!!

Steven Spielberg say somewhere that if it was Tom Selleck, the movie would be more funny. Harrison Ford give to the part more humanity !

Also..only Harrison can come up with those facial expression unlike any other actor I have seen in that kind of film:)

[René Belloq]

yeah your probably right.

[otto rahn]

A "better" Indy ? Hard to say. But if Harrison Ford were to suddenly retire from being Indiana Jones , and they wanted to make another movie in the series and cast Tom Selleck, I think that we'd get used to it after a while in much the same way that James Bond fans got used to Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig all playing their favorite spy after Sean Connery retired from the role.

[Aaron H]

yeah your probably right.
Keep telling yourself that, René.

[herr gruber]

Selleck would have made an excruciating Indy. He's too vain and his performances come across as ' Look at me, aren't I gorgeous? Do you like my moustache?' I think we have to all thank the Lord for that contract that he was unable to escape. Those audition scenes for Indy were awful. Although, I admit he does a good arched eyebrow. Must have learned the Stanislavsky/ Burt Reynolds method.

[Eric Solo]

The ironic humor of Harrison Ford really makes the movies work. Selleck would have been good, but not as good.

[Major West]

It worked out great. Only Selleck could be Magnum and I wouldn't change that for the world, speaking as a Magnum fan. Whilst Ford was born to play Indy and I wouldn't change that either.

[jtobin13]

i agree , ts audition was weak and phony

[René Belloq]

prob nerves :gun:

[torao]

He auditioned?

[Major West]

He auditioned?


Yeah, haven't you got the DVDs? It's on there.

[metalinvader]

He also did a spoof of Indy in some episode of Magnum PI...

[Shortie]

Ahahahahahhah!



:down:

[metalinvader]

Here's the episode I was talking about,The one which Selleck spoofs Indy

http://magnum-mania.com/Episodes/Season8/Legend_of_the_Lost_Art.html

[René Belloq]

:cool: thanks for the link.

[Ska]

Here's the episode I was talking about,The one which Selleck spoofs Indy

http://magnum-mania.com/Episodes/Season8/Legend_of_the_Lost_Art.html

I actually have that episode on tape! BTW, it's the only episode of Magnum P.I. I've ever seen.

The whole episode is a hilarious parody of Raiders. Higgins keeps trying to get Magnum to wear a fedora, and Magnum doesn't want to.

Funny schtuff.

[ClintonHammond]

"He auditioned?"

He didn't just audition, he was FAVOURED to play the role...

[metalinvader]

http://www.galastars.online.de/newsneu/bilder/larry_manetti_tom_selleck.jpg

Well,Here is Selleck in full Indy gear from that Magnum PI episode....

Eh,I'll take Ford anyday.

[IndyFan89]

I would like to add that Tom Sellek is a deadbeat and i hate his acting. I'm also ofended by the very thought of you dissing HF. :mad:

I'm a [jerk]! :up:

Please read the code of conduct.

[metalinvader]

Who's dissing Ford?

[Edward The Head]

You know I really like Tom Selleck, but he wouldn't have made a very good Indy IMO. He makes a great Magnum PI, but he's almost too smug. Ford is serious and that's what I like about Indy. I don't think Raiders would have been as good with Selleck.

[dostacos]

I know Harrison Ford was a great Indy, but I believe that had Tom Selleck not been tied to Magnum PI he would have been a better Indy. As many already know Tom was first choice for the role but had to pull out. If he could have done it, I think he would have been better and bought more to the role. I know everybody loves Harrison, and so do I, but watch films like Quigley Down Under and imagine Selleck as Indy and you have the ultimate Mr Jones.

Selleck was also a lot better looking, but that's besides the point.well he is YOUNGER:up: :D

[Indy_Chic]

Even though Selleck was good in the Magnum PI show, personally, I prefer Harrison! I think he was perfect for the role of Indiana Jones and he is also very handsome *sigh* :o

http://www.dreamagic.com/roger/indianaJonesTempleDoom.gif

[torao]

Yeah, haven't you got the DVDs? It's on there.

oops, didn't see the ts in your post. i thought you were talking about ford ...which seemed very odd to me.
i agree about the "ts"-audition though ;-)

in the end selleck's indy probably would have been just quite different from the indy ford co-created. my guess is it would have been more macho-like and corny.

[herr gruber]

...and more hirsute. Especially above the upper lip!:D

[salussolia]

...and more hirsute. Especially above the upper lip!:D
haaha yeah.

[Indy's Fist]

After seeing Selleck's screen tests I say he would have been great. Not better than Ford,but just as good!

[AdventureDoc]

I am sure most have heard of 'High Road to China" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085678/ done in 1983.

It was a pretty good film, with TS playing an adventurous pilot, a little rough on the edges.

[AnthropologyFSU]

I am sure most have heard of 'High Road to China" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085678/ done in 1983.

It was a pretty good film, with TS playing an adventurous pilot, a little rough on the edges.

agreed... it was a cool flick

[IndyFalco]

dude..no question about it. FORD.

[Niob]

dude..no question about it. FORD.

I second that;) I like TS very much. Good actor and very nice guy.
But he simply wouldn't have a chance against Ford as Indy.
Ford IS Indy. I'm pretty sure that Raiders wouldn't have had this big success without Ford as Indy. Tom Select couln't play this role like Ford and this is one of the reasons why i cant believe that anyone other than Ford could give Indy this charisma.

To say that someone could play this role better sounds a little bit strange to me.:sick: :down:

[FILMKRUSC]

NO !!!

Indiana Jones is only HARRISON FORD !!!
Tom Sellck would be good, but NOT BETTER !!!

Steven Spielberg say somewhere that if it was Tom Selleck, the movie would be more funny. Harrison Ford give to the part more humanity !

I think that hits the nail on the head. I agree. Selleck would have been different - funny, entertaining - yes. But I still would prefer Ford.

[Billy Ray]

I like Tom Selleck well enough, but he just isn't Indy. He is too "cuddly teddy bear" for Indy.

[QBComics]

Indiana Jones with Harrison Ford is much better.

[Little Indy]

I can't picture Tom as Indy, even though I've heard it a thousand times that he was originally cast.

[Raiders112390]

How would he have been? Opinions? I think he would made a badass, 80's-esque mustachioed Indy.

Here;s a few pics from the Indy screentest
http://img142.imageshack.us/my.php?image=selleck1is3.jpg

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/6905/selleck2dv0.jpg

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/1393/3640720x540yx8.jpg

and one from Magnum PI with Selleck in Indy gear

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/3503/larrymanettitomselleckgy5.png

[Perhilion]

N-O. I can not thank God enough that we got Harrison Ford instead of Tom Sellek. Not that he's a bad actor or anything, but I just can't imagine liking the series as much as I do now if it didn't have Ford.

[Nurhachi1991]

Tom Selleck as indy................. i could see it now



Higgins start the engine!!!! get the plane out :p

[metalinvader]

http://raven.theraider.net/showthread.php?t=7488&highlight=Selleck

Thank god he was committed to Magnum PI!

[indyflys_solo]

Not saying he would have been bad or anything, but... can you really picture that? I can't. For me, Ford defines Indiana Jones as a character... his strength, his courage, his smart-mouth, his unexpected tenderness... and of course, his zeal for the hunt and his tenacity never to give up. You can tell that Indy's character has made a big impact on Harrison himself: in the bonus DVD features, Ford speaks of Indy's quests as his own ("...I have to rescue my dad..."); he has become tied with the character and has given Indy Jones yet another demension for audiences to appreciate.
Another thing: seeing as Ford has just finished the 4TH Indy film, and Tom Selleck hasn't done any, don't you think this is kind of a moot point?:p

[Michael24]

I've always liked Tom Selleck and think he would have been great.

But like Selleck himself said, once you've seen Harrison Ford as Indy, it's just impossible to imagine anyone else in that role. But I'm glad he got to live out the idea of playing Indiana Jones when they did that episode on MAGNUM, I think during the final season.

[Raiders112390]

I wonder if Lucas and Spielberg would've made him shave? lol
I think Selleck would've been great, especially if it was Indy actually set in the '80s (which would have been interesting, adventuring in the 1980s)
They should've put him in one of the Indy movies, whether as a sidekick or villain. It would've been a nice nod.

[Michael24]

Or for the long-rumored idea of introducing Indy's brother. :up:

Did Frank Darabont's script have Indy's brother? I seem to recall reading that Lucas didn't like the way Darabont handled that aspect or something and was one of the reasons he rejected the script.

[oki9Sedo]

He would have been completely different.

He would have been a sassier, cheekier Indiana Jones. More light-hearted generally.

[crauky]

every time i try to imagine tom selleck as indy harrison's face pops up
its just to hard to think of indiana jones and not see harrison ford

[EyesofMara]

We would be talking about Selleck fingers instead of Ford Fingers. :p

[DocWhiskey]

Selleck looked the part I guess, but Ford IS Indy.

[Iandiana]

If you look at the Steranko production artwork the Indy seems to be based on Selleck. In particular the one of him smoking in the desert. It is identical even down to the lines on his face.

[reverendB]

I've got to agree with Herr Gruber on this one. And this may sound like blasphemy, but if you put the Indy Gear on Selleck, that outfit and that mustache would make him look like one of the Village People!! How could anyone take that seriously?? I mean Come ON... The stache was a little over the top.


RevB

[The_Raiders]

I watched the bonus DVD that came with the set, and watched Tom doing an Indy part, all I could think was "I'm glad they used Harrison insted of him" I don't think he'd have done very good as Indy. :dead:

[SterankoII]

Tom's a good actor and physically imposing but he also has kind of a high, whiny voice. Can you imagine him saying "Snakes, why did it have to be snakes?" with that? I like that deeper, almost bass tone when Harrison says it!

[Raiders112390]

I think his audition for Indy was very good, but Sean Young would've sucked as Marion. She's way too whiney and high strung, and would never carry the gritty role of Marion.

[AHegele]

Tom would have made a good Indiana Smith.

But i think Ford was born for Indiana Jones. and Indiana Jones wouldn't be anything without Ford, its HIS machine.

[Raiders112390]

http://magnum-mania.com/Video/Goodbye_Ivan.html

Watch that video and tell me you can't see the coldblood-ness that Indy is famous for.

[The_Raiders]

Tom would have made a good Indiana Smith.

But i think Ford was born for Indiana Jones. and Indiana Jones wouldn't be anything without Ford, its HIS machine.


I thought the same thing, Tom just looks more like a Smith, not a Jones. :p

[SterankoII]

Tom's Indy would have been like Clark Gable, which would have been fine. Only Harrison though could make have evoked Humphrey Bogart in Treasure of Sierra Madre in his portrayal.

[Major West]

But i think Ford was born for Indiana Jones. and Indiana Jones wouldn't be anything without Ford, its HIS machine.

Well it is now obviously. I think TS would have probably had an equal success maybe. I think Fords willingness to throw himself into as much stunt work as possible really sold the character to us. I don't know if Selleck would have been as hands on.

[Agent Spalko]

To me Ford is Indy. Han Solo is but a shadowy reflection.

[Raiders of Clay]

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!
Harrison is the only one who could pull off Indiana Jones. His voice, facial expressions, and the way he wears the hat is it. Ford is the only Indy and Tom couldn't pull it off.

[deckard24]

Tom's Indy would have been like Clark Gable, which would have been fine. Only Harrison though could make have evoked Humphrey Bogart in Treasure of Sierra Madre in his portrayal.
Great point!:hat:

Ford's Indy in Raiders is very reminiscent of Bogarts's Dobbs!

[Agent Spalko]

If Tom Selleck had been Indy, Raiders would have been like High Road to China.

[-INDY-]

Only Harrison Ford can be Indiana Jones. No one else can slip in that outfit better than he can.

[I-Jones]

I think they should had given a small role in one of the Indy movies to Tom Selleck and I think the role of Fedora in LC was the best choice, not because of the guy who played Fedora in the movie was bad, just because Tom Selleck could been seen as a Indy style character who gives his fedora hat to young Indy, I think that had to be a cool cameo appearance of Tom Selleck in LC.

[DiscoLad]

Selleck was also a lot better looking, but that's besides the point.

Yeah...Not like Harrison, what with Selleck's mustache... Man, what an ugly thing to put in Indiana Jones...

[Agent Spalko]

Selleck would not have worked as Fedora because it would have been too much of a distraction that takes you out of the film. Fedora is supposed to be shady and mysterious like the Man With No Name. He needed to be an unknown figure whom would inspire the future image of our hero.

Selleck also would not have worked for Indiana Jones. His personality and voice don't fit the character. Raiders would have been like High Road to China. It never would have been as successful. Sometimes fate intervenes with destiny because Harrison Ford was BORN TO PLAY Indiana Jones. Nobody else, and I mean nobody, could have worn the fedora and made it work. That's all Harrison. He made that character.

[Snakes]

Whenever I see Tom Selleck I always think "This guy was almost Indy?" I honestly don't think Selleck would make NEARLY as good an Indiana Jones as Harrison Ford.

[Fish1941]

But as far as personal opinions, I saw got a chance to watch the bonus footage (Yay!), and when they showed Selleck delivering some of the lines, it didn't seem like it was working. Of course, that was the audition and all, but that's all I have to go by really. It just seemed really bad. I think Harrison pretty much blows anyone out of the water.


Tom Selleck could have pulled off portraying Indy just as easily as Harrison Ford. He had the looks, the presence and the talent to do the job. That is why Lucas originally hired him in the first place. His Indy would have simply been different. Unfortunately, he also had a TV series to complete, which in the end made him an icon anyway . . . but one different from Ford.

[eroc]

Tom Selleck could have pulled off portraying Indy just as easily as Harrison Ford. He had the looks, the presence and the talent. His Indy would have simply been different. Unfortunately, he also had a TV series to complete, which in the end made him an icon anyway . . . but one different from Ford.
Harrison is a much better actor than Selleck and he adds things to the character that no one else could. Like what Steven said about the "you're a teacher" line. When Harrison says, "part time" he adds a little grin after delivering the line. Steven said that wasn't scripted, it was just Harrison bringing what only he could to the character.

If you think the movies would have been as big of a success with Selleck as it is with Ford, well then, you just aren't thinking.

Selleck is a TV icon, Ford is a big time movie star. One of the best.

Plus you said unfortunately. Do you wish he had been Indy instead of Harrison?:sick:

Like Spalky said, it would become The High Road To Nowhere

[Marty Jones]

If Selleck would have played Indy, I'm not so certain we wouldn't have gotten a Temple of Doom, Last Crusade, or Crystal Skull. I don't think the film would have been nearly as popular and I certainly don't think Selleck would have been able to make the character as likable.

[Raiders112390]

Harrison is a much better actor than Selleck and he adds things to the character that no one else could. Like what Steven said about the "you're a teacher" line. When Harrison says, "part time" he adds a little grin after delivering the line. Steven said that wasn't scripted, it was just Harrison bringing what only he could to the character.

If you think the movies would have been as big of a success with Selleck as it is with Ford, well then, you just aren't thinking.

Selleck is a TV icon, Ford is a big time movie star. One of the best.

Plus you said unfortunately. Do you wish he had been Indy instead of Harrison?:sick:

Like Spalky said, it would become The High Road To Nowhere

It wouldn't have become High Road to China because High Road had a different--and much less talented--crew on board. No John Williams, no Spielberg, and no Lucas. I think Selleck could've pulled it off.

http://www.galastars.online.de/newsneu/bilder/larry_manetti_tom_selleck.jpg

http://magnum-mania.com/images/8_10_k_full.jpg

pictures of Selleck in full Indy gear, and this clip of Magnum P.I. Can't you just see the same ruthlessness Indy showed in this scene:

http://magnum-mania.com/Video/Goodbye_Ivan.html

[eroc]

all i can think of is an episode of magnum that is film noir, and Tom says, in his best Bogey voice, "Haaaallo, sweeeeeethaaaart." It sounded like he was talking through his nose. Come to think of it, he sounded like the Valasic Pickle stork!

Absolutely horrid!

[Agent Spalko]

It wouldn't have become High Road to China because High Road had a different--and much less talented--crew on board. No John Williams, no Spielberg, and no Lucas. I think Selleck could've pulled it off.

http://www.galastars.online.de/newsneu/bilder/larry_manetti_tom_selleck.jpg

http://magnum-mania.com/images/8_10_k_full.jpg

pictures of Selleck in full Indy gear, and this clip of Magnum P.I. Can't you just see the same ruthlessness Indy showed in this scene:

http://magnum-mania.com/Video/Goodbye_Ivan.html


High Road to China was a pretty decent film and had one of the best John Barry scores. It's a beautiful soundtrack. I loved the chemistry between Selleck and Bess Armstrong. When I watch that film I picture Selleck in the role of Indy and it just doesn't work. It couldn't have worked. His personality and mannerisms are completely different from Harrison. Ford really is Indy.

[Raiders112390]

High Road to China was a pretty decent film and had one of the best John Barry scores. It's a beautiful soundtrack. I loved the chemistry between Selleck and Bess Armstrong. When I watch that film I picture Selleck in the role of Indy and it just doesn't work. It couldn't have worked. His personality and mannerisms are completely different from Harrison. Ford really is Indy.

I'll have to see it. I think it's just hard to picutre him as Indy because A) outside of the screen test, there's no professional footage to go by and B) Because Harrison is so iconic as Indy, he "is" Indy in the public's mind. If Harrison had decided not to join the cast of ToD or LC, that might be different, but as it stands, Ford is Indy. But Selleck would've made an admirable Indy imo.

[eroc]

High Road to China was a pretty decent film and had one of the best John Barry scores. It's a beautiful soundtrack. I loved the chemistry between Selleck and Bess Armstrong. When I watch that film I picture Selleck in the role of Indy and it just doesn't work. It couldn't have worked. His personality and mannerisms are completely different from Harrison. Ford really is Indy.


Thank you. The film would have flopped with Selleck as Indy. He's just not that good of an actor. How many films has Selleck been in that spurred a sequel? What's that? Did you say zero?

[Marty Jones]

Thank you. The film would have flopped with Selleck as Indy. He's just not that good of an actor. How many films has Selleck been in that spurred a sequel? What's that? Did you say zero?

Nicely put. By the way, this thread's title sucks.

[eroc]

Nicely put. By the way, this thread's title sucks.

No ****! I almost choked when I read it.

[Raiders112390]

Bumped, and agreed with.

[Raiders112390]

Thank you. The film would have flopped with Selleck as Indy. He's just not that good of an actor. How many films has Selleck been in that spurred a sequel? What's that? Did you say zero?

Three Men and a Baby (1987)--Highest grossing movie of the year

Three Men and a Little Lady (1990)--Sequel

[muttjones]

tom selleck is too stiff. harrison ford has much more character and style

[DarthMickey]

Haa-Haa=Haaa! Really now time for DUI Test. Quackley Down under is no Harrison ford. Although I support his views on Guns! Take that Rosie you FAT Ugly Manatee! :D

[S-23]

How about this one: Have Selleck be the cheif bad guy in the next Indy film. It would be like Indy fighting Bizaro-Indy.
Just kidding!
I think it's kind of ridiculous. We "What if?" stuff to death.

[Dewy9]

Harrison Ford ending up as Han Solo and Indiana Jones are perfect examples of how every once in a while the movie gods are watching down on us favorably.

[Crusade>Raiders]

All in favor of a ban of the topic creator?

[Raiders112390]

http://img337.imageshack.us/my.php?image=141530073fe2262b621ls1.jpg

and a cleanshaven Selleck, which he would've been if he played Indy
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/3743/15933508zt6.jpg

[Sakis]

I know Harrison Ford was a great Indy, but I believe that had Tom Selleck not been tied to Magnum PI he would have been a better Indy. As many already know Tom was first choice for the role but had to pull out. If he could have done it, I think he would have been better and bought more to the role. I know everybody loves Harrison, and so do I, but watch films like Quigley Down Under and imagine Selleck as Indy and you have the ultimate Mr Jones.

Selleck was also a lot better looking, but that's besides the point.

:whip: That's for your blashemy!!!

[Raiders112390]

bump. Whats old is new again.

[arkfinder]

This can't be for real :down: ! Tom Selleck? Give me a break. Harrison Ford can act circles around him. Not even close.

[Canyon]

After watching some episodes of friends, I can't help but think that Sellick would have made a good Indy, but certainly nowhere near as good as Harrison. ;)

Plus, as IndyChic pointed out, Harrison was perfect in the role and is also extremely handsome... :D :o

[Dyonus]

Well...to be perfectly honest, I don't like Harrison Ford. I like him in Indiana Jones (and as Indiana Jones) and I like him as Han Solo, but I can't stand him in his other films. (Well...Fugitive was pretty good.) Still...he is the only one capable of playing Indiana Jones in my opinion. Jones and Solo are his redeeming roles for me.

And for me, Jones ranks up high in the film badasses along with John McClain, Jack Bauer, and Richard B. Riddick. (Vin Diesel is another actor I don't like, except as a certain character. Though...Ford is much better than Diesel, obviously. With Ford, it's a matter of taste.)

Getting back to my point, I don't think there would've been a second Indiana Jones movie had Harrison Ford not played Jones.

[Dr Bones]

Selleck was OK in in his time...but he always smacks of 80's TV no matter what he's in. Just not believable/credible.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWSIeCRohik

I think this should be a lesson to who ever thinks Selleck would have been a better choice.:sick:

He could have been Ok....but then RLOA would have been the only Indy film ever made.

He's a TV actor..look at his career vs Harrison's. No contest.

The moustache would have to go and that voice!.....:eek:

As for saying he was first choice so would have been better....um...I think we are all aware that Lucas et al have a long history of making the wrong decision in hind sight.

[Dyonus]

Yeah, the actors have to have a cool voice to go along with it. Brendan Fraiser is cool in the Mummy movies, but his voice isn't very heroic.

[Raiders112390]

Selleck was OK in in his time...but he always smacks of 80's TV no matter what he's in. Just not believable/credible.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWSIeCRohik

I think this should be a lesson to who ever thinks Selleck would have been a better choice.:sick:

He could have been Ok....but then RLOA would have been the only Indy film ever made.

He's a TV actor..look at his career vs Harrison's. No contest.

The moustache would have to go and that voice!.....:eek:

As for saying he was first choice so would have been better....um...I think we are all aware that Lucas et al have a long history of making the wrong decision in hind sight.

Well, that video was from Magnum PI and was a spoof of Raiders, so of course that's why that'd be like 80s TV. Because it was 80s TV!

And as far as his career--He starred in Three Men and a Baby in 1987, which was the Number 1 film of that year at the Box Office. He began to get tons of offers to star in film but kind of screwed himself over because he decided to do a final season of Magnum PI (because fans wanted it) and declined those offers. Also, he doesn't get much work in Hollywood because he's politically conservative.

[Dr Bones]

Sorry...double post

[Dr Bones]

Well, that video was from Magnum PI and was a spoof of Raiders, so of course that's why that'd be like 80s TV. Because it was 80s TV!

And as far as his career--He starred in Three Men and a Baby in 1987, which was the Number 1 film of that year at the Box Office. He began to get tons of offers to star in film but kind of screwed himself over because he decided to do a final season of Magnum PI (because fans wanted it) and declined those offers. Also, he doesn't get much work in Hollywood because he's politically conservative.


I mean his look...and acting style was and still is 80's TV.

1 film in 1987...wow..don't see many forums, or costume sites, toys or collectibles based on that film do we? ;)

Conservative...?

http://clipmarks.com/clipmark/2515CD01-F711-416D-B690-3DC2832B8E7F/

Purely in my opinion Harrison was the right man, as history proves?

That said Selleck would have been a very different Indiana Jones....but better? We'll never know...but we can guess.

[Raiders112390]

I mean his look...and acting style was and still is 80's TV.

1 film in 1987...wow..don't see many forums, or costume sites, toys or collectibles based on that film do we? ;)

Conservative...?

http://clipmarks.com/clipmark/2515CD01-F711-416D-B690-3DC2832B8E7F/

Purely in my opinion Harrison was the right man, as history proves?

That said Selleck would have been a very different Indiana Jones....but better? We'll never know...but we can guess.

The guy is a Conservative; he was for John McCain, he is a member of the NRA, etc.

And idk how one's style can be called "80s TV" I dont think there's such an acting style as "80s TV"

And actually, looks wise, an ''80s TV'' look would've been that 5 O'Clock shadow look; I've read the Miami Vice look was one of the hottest looks in the 80s. Not so much the mustache and short hair look.

You also have to remember--A big part of Harrison's success is not only did he get lucky to be in the right place at the right time but happend to work with some of the really great minds in the biz--With Star Wars, you had George Lucas at his peak; Indiana Jones saw both Kasdan, Spielberg and Lucas all at their heights. Where was Harrison before Star Wars? Harrison got lucky; He went from Star Wars to Indiana Jones to Blade Runner. Few actors have that lucky of a streak. He happened to get to work with some really creative people. Selleck didn't, and opted for a TV show as he thought that'd be his big break.

I mean, honestly, Harrison isn't really a great actor, neither is Selleck--Neither of those guys are Al Pacinos or Marlon Brandos--But one got lucky and the other didn't.

[Dr Bones]

The guy is a Conservative; he was for John McCain, he is a member of the NRA, etc.

And idk how one's style can be called "80s TV" I dont think there's such an acting style as "80s TV"

And actually, looks wise, an ''80s TV'' look would've been that 5 O'Clock shadow look; I've read the Miami Vice look was one of the hottest looks in the 80s. Not so much the mustache and short hair look.

You also have to remember--A big part of Harrison's success is not only did he get lucky to be in the right place at the right time but happend to work with some of the really great minds in the biz--With Star Wars, you had George Lucas at his peak; Indiana Jones saw both Kasdan, Spielberg and Lucas all at their heights. Where was Harrison before Star Wars? Harrison got lucky; He went from Star Wars to Indiana Jones to Blade Runner. Few actors have that lucky of a streak. He happened to get to work with some really creative people. Selleck didn't, and opted for a TV show as he thought that'd be his big break.

I mean, honestly, Harrison isn't really a great actor, neither is Selleck--Neither of those guys are Al Pacinos or Marlon Brandos--But one got lucky and the other didn't.


I remember the 80's well enough and the better part of Selleck's career is well and truly stuck in them IMO.

Harrison is "lucky" becuase he was good enough to keep scoring great roles..(alebit less so of late...ageism in action!)

I agree neither are heavyweight actors, but luck alone won't get you through 3 decades of being one of Hollywood's highest earning actors.

On a side note...if Selleck had been cast and has been sucessful...would we be having the Sellecks too old to play Indy debate? I think he is ageing a little better than Harrsion (at only 3 years apart)

[Rocket Surgeon]

Eh, I loved Magnum PI, but Selleck doesn't have Movie-Chops. He's strictly small screen.

He's also too easy going and likeable...however hard an edge he has it's still not hard enough.

Harrison Ford is a D!ck and he brings it to the roll, his edge is harder and all of those magical Indy moments he ad-libbed would be lost :"like tears in the rain": cue Blade Runner...imagine Rachel, I mean Sean Young as Marion. Her version of Marion would have been crazy, Fatal Attraction crazy.

If Harrison and Selleck were swapped in a transporter mix up, Magnum PI would have been LESS campy and less successful, and you'd all be chatting at the King Kamehameha Club and not the Raven.

Selleck would have made a softer more friendly Indiana and Raiders would have languished in the discount racks, Temple, etc would never have been made.
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[indyclone25]

just think what it could have been ?
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e37/indyclone25/l_39f39605186b499f84ff3df9ac0ba2c9.jpg