Bradley Cooper as Indiana Jones? Didn't see that coming!

[Morrus]

Looks like they're seriously considering recasting Indy. Ford is 72 this year, and he's been saying for ages he wants to do another Indiana Jones, he just might not be up to the task. He was too old for the action sequences in Crystal Skull, let alone now.

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So the top choice is Bradley Cooper? Who else would you choose?

 

[delericho]

Depends on when they're thinking of setting the film. For a 40's WWII film they'd need a younger actor than if they're thinking about another sequel. Though, in any case, they probably shouldn't - I really can't think of any current actor who can match Ford - including Ford.

And if they're thinking about remaking Raiders, they really shouldn't.

 

[Zombie_Babies]

Didn't Cooper imply he was done with the frivolous stuff after Silver Linings? Maybe I'm off, who knows.

 

[Kaodi]

Does Indiana Jones need to personally pull off the action sequences? Do they need to be the same intensity as they used to be? Remember, one of the most famous Indiana Jones scenes of all time focuses on exactly the sort of thinking an older Jones would rely on: when he shoots the guy putting on the display of melee skill.

 

[Umbran]

I'm sure it could be done. Out there, among the seven billion people on the planet, is someone who could do justice to Indiana Jones.

I just don't know for the life of me know who it is. Moreover, I don't know if being in a rush to recast him is in the best interests of the series. Take your time, find the right person, and the right script, for the right moment.

 

[Zombie_Babies]

Does Indiana Jones need to personally pull off the action sequences? Do they need to be the same intensity as they used to be? Remember, one of the most famous Indiana Jones scenes of all time focuses on exactly the sort of thinking an older Jones would rely on: when he shoots the guy putting on the display of melee skill.

I'm sorry but a 70+ year old man just doesn't work in this role. There's no way I'd believe it and I can't imagine many others would either. If you change the script to involve less action I think you'd change the character too much. At the least, I don't think many folks would be interested in seeing a thinking man's Indy. In other words, I understand what you're getting at but don't see sufficient appeal. I could, of course, be wrong.

 

[Morrus]

Remember, one of the most famous Indiana Jones scenes of all time focuses on exactly the sort of thinking an older Jones would rely on: when he shoots the guy putting on the display of melee skill.

Jokes only work once. A movie full of variations on that joke would get very dull very quickly.

 

[Morrus]

I'm sure it could be done. Out there, among the seven billion people on the planet, is someone who could do justice to Indiana Jones.

I just don't know for the life of me know who it is. Moreover, I don't know if being in a rush to recast him is in the best interests of the series. Take your time, find the right person, and the right script, for the right moment.

There may be an element of Ford wanting to be involved - if not as the lead (which is clearly his preference), at least in some way. Not that I expect him to pass away imminently, but the guy's gonna get to the point where he's not going to want to be wandering around movie sets.

 

[Guest 85555]

I dont know if I can imagine anyone else as Indy but Harrison Ford.

 

[Morrus]

I dont know if I can imagine anyone else as Indy but Harrison Ford.

That's what they said about Sean Connery and William Hartnell!