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

[Umbran]

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.

If nothing else, there's the "flashback" conceit, where old Indy is recalling young Indy's exploits. Done blandly, this is just fan service, but there are some interesting things that can be done with it - putting old Indy in a story where the past is relevant to the present, or the like.

 

[Dioltach]

If they're looking for physical similarity, Tim DeKay might work. Mrs Dioltach would like to see more of him, I'm sure: she likes his smile.

 

[Umbran]

If they're looking for physical similarity, Tim DeKay might work.

DeKay's already like 50 years old, isn't he? Ford was more like 42 when he did his first Indiana Jones movie. I would expect them to go with a somewhat younger actor, to extend the potential life of the casting.

 

[Raunalyn]

I'm having a hard time imagining an elderly Indiana Jones. On the other hand, I can't really imagine anyone else in that role...Ford is just so iconic as Jones.

Though, if you really think about it, it might be interesting to do a more modern story about him, especially considering that he drank from the Holy Grail (which extends life). Probably wouldn't have a lot of action

 

[Kramodlog]

I imagine we'll be getting fan service and get shots of a shirtless Indiana Jones.

But the problem with The last Indiana Jones film was not Ford. It was the bad script. And leBeef.

 

[Umbran]

But the problem with The last Indiana Jones film was not Ford. It was the bad script. And .... leBeef.

Can we please avoid engaging the language filter? Thanks.

I will agree on the script.

I am not a fan of Shia laBeouf, but I didn't see a whole lot wrong with his performance itself, given the script. However, that attempt to hand off the torch died as laBoeuf has since made himself into kind of a joke in the public eye.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

that attempt to hand off the torch died as laBoeuf has since made himself into kind of a joke in the public eye.

To be fair, that's not entirely his fault: He totally stole that joke.

 

[Guest 85555]

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

True, i am sure a young person who didn't grow up on Indiana Jones would love a new movie. I just can't imagine anyone else in that role. To me Harrison Ford is Indiana Jones. I am definitely not oppposed to them doing this though. I loved the indy films as a kid and it would be great for them to try to recapture that for a new generation.

 

[Guest 85555]

If nothing else, there's the "flashback" conceit, where old Indy is recalling young Indy's exploits. Done blandly, this is just fan service, but there are some interesting things that can be done with it - putting old Indy in a story where the past is relevant to the present, or the like.

It might work. Some of the best conan stories are when he is old and pining for his youth. Incan certainly imagine Ford playing an old indy, pining for his youth.

 

[Vyvyan Basterd]

Who else would you choose?

Definitely Seth Rogan! No wait, Ryan Reynolds! *ducks*