As the release date of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” draws near, Harrison Ford has opened up about how the film tackles the subject of Indy’s age. In an interview with THR, Ford discussed the approach taken in the new film compared to the 2008 film “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.”
According to Ford, the 2008 film had too many jokes about Indy’s age, which he didn’t appreciate. In the new film, Ford said, “there is a moment where he observes himself in this situation and says, ‘What the fuck am I doing in here?’ But I hate what I call ‘talking about the story.’ I want to see circumstances in which the audience gets a chance to experience the story, not to be led through the nose with highlights pointed out to them. I’d rather create behavior that is the joke of age rather than talk about it.”
In “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” Harrison Ford returns as the iconic explorer, alongside a talented cast that includes Phoebe Waller-Bridge as the female lead, as well as franchise newcomers Antonio Banderas, Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Kretschmann, Boyd Holbrook, and Shaunette Renée Wilson. The film is being directed by James Mangold, known for his work on “Logan,” and co-written with Jez and John-Henry Butterworth, who previously collaborated on “Ford v Ferrari.” Steven Spielberg, who was initially set to direct the film, will still be involved as a producer.
The film is being produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, and Simon Emanuel, and John Williams returns to compose the score. With Ford at the helm, a talented cast, and a new approach to Indy’s age, “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” is shaping up to be a thrilling adventure that fans of the franchise won’t want to miss.
