Skip to main content

Harrison Ford won't be replaced as Indiana Jones, says producer

It’s still uncertain whether we’ll see another installment of the Indiana Jones franchise, but if — or let’s face it, when — we do get another film, it won’t feature a new face under the fedora. That’s the indication from veteran producer Frank Marshall, at least.

However, that doesn’t rule out another actor (or actress) taking the lead in the popular franchise.

Recommended Videos

In an interview with Total Film (via Den of Geek), Marshall addressed the widely circulated rumor that Jurassic World and Guardians of the Galaxy actor Chris Pratt was one of the leading contenders to replace Harrison Ford as the intrepid archaeologist Indiana Jones.

“There are a lot of rumours,” said Marshall. “We haven’t even sat down to talk about Indy yet … at some point we’ll sit down. But there’s a bunch of people who could probably take the baton.”

While that last part suggests the studio is open to the idea of recasting the role, Marshall was quick to dismiss the notion.

“We’re not doing the Bond thing where we’re going to call somebody else Indiana Jones,” he said. “We have to figure this out.”

While the final verdict on Indiana Jones’ future has yet to be announced, Marshall would certainly be in the know regarding the iconic character’s fate. A producer on every film in the franchise so far, Marshall is already attached to film the same role on the still-unofficial next installment.

So far, there’s been no official word on the direction the Indiana Jones franchise will take, but with 2008’s Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull earning more than $786 million worldwide, it’s fairly certain that we haven’t seen the last of the fedora-wearing, whip-cracking hero. Ford himself has indicated that he’s ready and willing to reprise the role, but with the actor approaching age 73, it could be time for him to take on a less active, mentor role in future films.

Given all of the current Star Wars hype, it’s also reasonable to assume that Disney and Lucasfilm are waiting until after the chaos surrounding The Force Awakens dies down before moving forward with Indiana Jones.

Rick Marshall
A veteran journalist with more than two decades of experience covering local and national news, arts and entertainment, and…
Harrison Ford’s 7 best movies, ranked by Rotten Tomatoes score
A man points a gun in Blade Runner.

Few movie stars have received as much acclaim, attention, or adoration as Harrison Ford. The legendary actor’s roles in not just one but several beloved film franchises have turned him into one of the most iconic stars in the history of Hollywood. To his credit, Ford hasn’t just rested on his various sci-fi and fantasy laurels, either. Over the course of his career, he’s padded out his filmography with roles in some of the most seminal dramas, romantic comedies, and blockbusters of all time.

With Ford’s supposedly final outing as Indiana Jones currently playing in theaters, now seems like as good a time as any to see what Rotten Tomatoes claims are his seven best movies. Before we begin, though, it’s worth noting that Ford’s three highest-rated scripted films on RT are Apocalypse Now, The Conversation, and American Graffiti. While all of those films are undeniably great, too, they aren’t necessarily showcases of Ford’s talent and star power. So, with the actual purposes of this list in mind, we’ve chosen not to include them.

Read more
The 5 best scenes in the Indiana Jones franchise, ranked
Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones frightened by a snake in Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Indiana Jones is one of the unlikely heroes ever depicted onscreen. Jones is a different kind of hero. One that uses his brain instead of his muscles and wears a brown hat instead of a cape. Indiana Jones is an archaeology professor, not a crime fighter. He is not all-powerful nor fearless. Need I remind you that the man has a crippling fear of snakes. Indy is a human that makes mistakes. Yet, he's beloved for his flaws because his bravery and willingness to do the right thing make him an admirable hero. Plus, it also helps to have Harrison Ford as to star.

Ford will reprise his role as the legendary adventurer one last time in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. In honor of Indy's swan song, we ranked the five best scenes in the franchise. Apologies to fans of Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, which is much better than it gets credit for, even if no scenes from the film made this list.
5. Sword vs. gun
Raiders of the Lost Ark (3/10) Movie CLIP - Sword vs. Gun (1981) HD

Read more
All the Indiana Jones movies, ranked from worst to best
Harrison Ford sits next to Sean Connery in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

It's the final countdown for Harrison Ford and his portrayal as a master adventurer and professor of archaeology, Indiana Jones. Ford will reprise his role as Indy one final time in the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Directed by Logan's James Mangold, Indy squares off against the Nazis again, but this time, it's 1969 amid the space race between the United States and Russia. His mission: retrieve the Archimedes Dial, a time travel device, before it gets into the hands of Jürgen Voller (Mads Mikkelsen), a former Nazi working for NASA.

It has yet to be seen if Dial of Destiny will be a worthy swan song for Ford. However, the previous four films, especially the original trilogy, will live on forever. There's a timeless aspect to Indiana Jones movies where the Raiders, Temple of Doom, and Last Crusade still look great and don't feel dated despite being filmed in the 1980s and set in the 1930s. Before we add Dial of Destiny to the rankings, here are the previous four Indiana Jones movies ranked from worst to best.

Read more