‘It was enough to scare me’
Hollywood star Chris Pratt has squashed rumours that he’ll one day take over the role of iconic archeologist Indiana Jones – claiming that comments from series icon Harrison Ford officially scared him away.
When he’s not been befriending velociraptors in the Jurassic World trilogy or dancing around as Guardians of the Galaxy‘s Star Lord, Pratt, 43, has been circling a number of high profile roles ever since his profile rose considerably following his break-out in Marvel’s 2014 space ensemble.
While he’ll next be seen in trilogy capper Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. III in May next year, one role that he’s long been linked to has divided fans thanks to its iconic status. The idea of Pratt one day donning the fedora and inheriting Ford’s famous bullwhip to continuing the Indiana Jones franchise originated back in January 2021 when discussions of a proposed series reboot started doing the rounds online.
While chatter has bubbled away ever since, Pratt has recently offered his thoughts on the situation; in short, suggesting that it’s never going to happen.
“I don’t even know who Steven Spielberg is. Who? Steven Who?” joked the former Parks and Recreation cast member during a recent visit to the Happy Sad Confused podcast when host Josh Horowitz quizzed him on this very topic.
“No, aren’t they doing ‘Indiana Jones’ with Harrison Ford? All I know is I once saw a quote from Harrison Ford and I don’t even know if it was really him but it was enough to scare me, that was like, ‘When I die, Indiana Jones dies.’ And I’m like, am I gonna get haunted by the ghost of Harrison Ford one day when he dies if I play…?”
For context, the quote that Pratt is referencing came from a 2019 interview that Ford – who turned 80 earlier this week – conducted with Today. During this interview, the Star Wars, The Fugitive and Blade Runner star said: “Don’t you get it? I’m Indiana Jones. When I’m gone, he’s gone. It’s easy.”
Ford has recently finished production on the fifth and latest Indiana Jones adventure with Logan filmmaker James Mangold taking over directing duties from long-time franchise helmer Steven Spielberg.
Due for release on June 30 2023, little is currently known about Dr Jones’ as-yet-untitled new adventure – although if internet rumours and leaked set pictures are to be believed, audiences may be treated to a de-aged version of their favourite cinematic explorer.
Meanwhile, Ford’s last outing as Henry Jones Jr (he inherited the name Indiana from the family dog) – was in 2008’s 50s-set Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull which divided audiences thanks to some bold scenes involving CGI aliens and a narrow escape from a nuclear explosion via a household fridge.
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