A week ago today, Disney and LucasFilm made the announcement many fans had been waiting years for, confirming thatIndiana Jones 5is coming, setting a July 19, 2019release date.Harrison Fordis confirmed to return, withSteven Spielbergback to direct. There has been nothing revealed about the story thus far, butHarrison Fordappeared on ABC’sJimmy Kimmel Live!last night, where he revealed how excited he was to play Indy once again.
“I’ll be ready. I’m excited about it. Listen, the opportunity to work withSteven (Spielberg)on this character, a chance to revisit this character which has brought pleasure to so many people…Not to mention me. No, it’s fun. It’s great fun to play this character. It’s great fun to work with Steven. I’m looking forward to it.”
When asked if they came up with an idea for the movie that he was excited about, the actor replied “Oh, yeah.” Asked what this idea might be, the actor joked that he hasn’t read the script yet, but was instead referring to his new contract. Disneyacquired the rightsto theIndiana Jonesfranchise back in December 2013, and ever since then, there have been no shortage of rumors about this project. Actors such asBradley Cooper,Robert PattinsonandChris Prattwere rumored to take over the franchise over the past few years, but nothing was ever confirmed about the project until now. We reported just last week thatIndiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal SkullscreenwriterDavid Koepphas come aboard to write thescript.
Famed archaeologist and explorerIndiana Joneswas introduced in 1981’sRaiders of the Lost Ark- one of AFI’s 100 Greatest American Films of All Time. He later thrilled audiences in 1984’sIndiana Jones & the Temple of Doom, 1989’sIndiana Jones & the Last Crusade, and 2008’sIndiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. The four films have brought in nearly $2 billion at the global box office. It isn’t known when production will begin onIndiana Jones 5quite yet.
We also don’t know if there are plans to bringIndiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal SkullstarShia LaBeoufback as Mutt Williams. The actor has become quite a controversial figure over the past few years, moving away from blockbuster fare into the indie scene, with roles inCharlie Countryman,Nymphomaniac Volume I,Nymphomaniac Volume IIand the upcomingMan Down. While we wait for more updates, take a look atHarrison Ford’s interview onJimmy Kimmel Live!
