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[Humidex]

Please no.

I like Pratt, but he is too much of a goofball. The Indy actor needs to be a proper straight actor (Straight as in serious).

What, Zero Dark Thirty wasn't enough?

 

[Qvoth]

this looks so natural to him it's unnerving
what about shia though?

 

[therapist]

Good choice.

Although i dont want a reboot.

Brad Cooper would also be a good choice.

 

[Opiate]

He chose... poorly.

And getting Indiana Jones instead? Going to have to disagree on this one. It's not like either are serious works of art, but the history of game movies is very bad.

 

[CloudWolf]

That's nostaglia talking. Ford was perfect for Indiana but that was 34 years ago. He's old and just doesn't have that aura that made Indy so cool. Crystal Skull is proof of that

You want to see Indy like this again?


I'd much rather see a young guy like Pratt take the character back to its roots. Capture that vibe that the original movies had

You know what I'd want to see them do? Not make an Indiana Jones movie. Just make an Indiana Jones lookalike movie with Pratt like they have done before with movies like Romancing the Stone and National Treasure. Sure, you won't have the brand name to exploit, but Indiana Jones is Harrison Ford, you can't just replace him and call it a day, Indy is no James Bond.

Maybe they could have Pratt playing another character that is in some way connected with Indiana, much like that last Bourne movie, but replacing Harrison Ford is an awful idea.

 

[Erevador]

There will only ever be one Indiana Jones. Harrison Ford stands alone.

 

[tanooki27]

this would be ok

 

[TheStruggler]

Do it


He was actually Sony's first choice, but he turned down the role.

he knew it would be career suicide

 

[Triggerhappytel]

Sorta like going from Sean Connery to Roger Moore.

Except, weirdly, Moore is actually older than Connery.

 

[Lakitu]

I loved him in Guardians of the Galaxy, I'm all for this.

 

[overcast]

There will only ever be one Indiana Jones. Harrison Ford stands alone.

Unfortunately, I doubt it'll be his for longer.

We'll see what happens. Let's hope for something decent I guess. Can't be worse than Crystal Skull.

 

[Frankensteiner]

Meh Indiana Jones doesn't need to be revived, recast or any of that.

We get it guys, Chris Pratt was cool in that one movie. Don't want him as Indy or really anybody. If they must make a new one just do the Tintin thing with Ford's voice or something.

 

[Bjoern the Smexy]

I am super okay with that.
Chris Pratt is awesome and he would probably portrait a good Indy, too.

Maybe cast Harrison Ford as Henry Jones, Sr.?

 

[WordAssassin]

Everyone is assuming that this will be a reboot but the article says revival.

Haven't they said in the past they've thought about swapping out actors to play Indy ala James Bond? The article even likens it to the Star Wars "revival" happening, and that's not a reboot, it's the 7th movie. Them reviving the Indy franchise could just mean they're making a new movie and changing out the actor like they planned. They're gonna do the same thing with the actors that play all the super heroes in the Marvel movies, too.

 

[Frankensteiner]

Everyone is assuming that this will be a reboot but the article says revival.

Haven't they said in the past they've thought about swapping out actors to play Indy ala James Bond? The article even likens it to the Star Wars "revival" happening, and that's not a reboot, it's the 7th movie. Them reviving the Indy franchise could just mean they're making a new movie and changing out the actor like they planned. They're gonna do the same thing with the actors that play all the super heroes in the Marvel movies, too.

People are pissed about the revival itself. Not cause they think it's a remake.

 

[WordAssassin]

People are pissed about the revival itself. Not cause they think it's a remake.

That's a different topic though. I know they're similar and granted I didn't read the ENTIRE thread but the posts I'm referring to are specifically those assuming this will be a reboot when the article clearly says it's meant to be a revival.

I mean, that could wind up as a reboot after all, but for now we just have information saying they want to revive the franchise. My comment was aimed at the people shouting "AH GREAT JUST WHAT WE NEED ANOTHER REBOOT" because it sounds like this is meant to just be another entry in the series.

 

[Replicant]

I support the James Bond-ING of Indy series. Chris Pratt, Garrett Hedlund, or Dan Stevens are fine to me as candidates.

 

[Sandfox]

Now they just need to give him a lead role in Star Wars.

 

[flozuki]

Chris Pratt or Bradley Cooper are the only choices for Indy (out of famous actors) I can really imagine =)

 

[The perfect Dark]

If this is true Indy is definitely dead to me..That's the final nail in the coffin.
Go fuck yourself, Disney. If Harrison Ford is too old you don't make another movie. Let this franchise alone.

Ah well, whatever. I'm not going to watch it anyway (without Spielberg and Ford).

 

[Monocle]

I'm also eyeing Chris Pratt, for entirely different reasons.

 

[hobblygobbly]

Chris Pratt is fucking awesome and I'm excited.

Also give him a role in Star Wars, I agree.

 

[Prine]

Decent casting, but still not Harrison status. I mean Harrison pulled off being an academic and bad ass. I dont get the same vibe from him, comes across as being too goofy. Perhaps this will change when i see him play a more serious but endearing role.

 

[Phoenician_Viking]

Great choice if true.

In what world do you live in that he has no charisma?

You have a fucked up definition. Motherfucker stole the heart of the internet with Forgot About Dre

WTF! That was really good.

 

[Foggy]

Sure, why not

 

[Dead Man]

Put me in the "I think he may be a bit too goofy but will wait until I see him in a serious role' group. Got all the charisma the role needs, just not sure about his depth.

 

[Daffy Duck]

I think it could actually work with him as indy to be honest.

 

[SteveMeister]

There will only ever be one Indiana Jones. Harrison Ford stands alone.

At least 3 other actors have already played Indiana Jones: River Phoenix, Sean Patrick Flanery and George Hall. I'd rather have new, well-made, fun Indiana Jones adventures with a new actor than another Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

 

[RetroMG]

The best thing would be to start a new series with a new adventurer that isn't at all tied to Indiana Jones.

But if we can't leave well enough alone, (and you know we can't,) Chris Pratt could probably pull this off.

The writers would have to remember though that Indy himself isn't a goofy character. Goofy things happen to him, sure, but the man himself isn't goofy. Putting Star-Lord in a hat and giving him a whip is not a recipe for success.

 

[SCReuter]

Bradley Cooper is just too slick and greasy. He is good at scammy roles.

I feel the same. Bradley Cooper is a lousy choice for Indiana Jones.

 

[Sephzilla]

I also think Chris Pine would make a pretty great Indiana Jones, I haven't seen his name get dropped in here (or I missed it) so I thought I'd throw him into consideration.

 

[inm8num2]

It seems like there are two paths: either have the new lead play a younger Indiana (taking place before the events of the original films) with an older Indiana (Ford) telling his tales a la Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, or have the new lead play someone in the 60s or 70s to whom Indiana passes the torch.

Hell, maybe Pratt will be playing an older Mutt.

 

[R-User!]

Next up: Chris Pratt as the lovable Marty McFly, going back in time to the year 1985 with Doc (David Tennant) to make sure his mom (Jennifer Lawrence) and dad (Andrew Garfield) get together.

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[R-User!]

I think Cooper would make a better Indy than Pratt to be honest. I'm also 100% okay with them recasting the role. Bond survived after Connery left.

But I don't want a George Lazenby (sp?) interim Indiana Jones...

 

[Kathian]

Hes nothing like Harrison or Indiana. Doesn't fit for me.

 

[BearPawB]

I don't see how anyone could see this as anything but perfect casting.

He is/is going to be this generations Harrison Ford.

 

[jmdajr]

Poor guy. Everyone's gonna hate him soon.

 

[Finaika]

Chris Pratt should be the lead of every movie. I wonder who would direct this?

He's like the new Idris Elba.

 

[SpaceHorror]

Fuck reboots.

 

[Link Man]

Who?

 

[Tobor]

fuck that.

I'm on team Bradley:

It just dawned on me that Bradley Cooper would be perfect as Belloq.

Bradley Cooper is just too slick and greasy. He is good at scammy roles.

Belloq!

 

[Dead Man]

The best thing would be to start a new series with a new adventurer that isn't at all tied to Indiana Jones.

But if we can't leave well enough alone, (and you know we can't,) Chris Pratt could probably pull this off.

The writers would have to remember though that Indy himself isn't a goofy character. Goofy things happen to him, sure, but the man himself isn't goofy. Putting Star-Lord in a hat and giving him a whip is not a recipe for success.

That's my worry.

It just dawned on me that Bradley Cooper would be perfect as Belloq.


Belloq!

Damn, now that would be perfect casting.

 

[WillyFive]

Indiana Jones should certainly be treated as America's James Bond/Doctor Who; new generations keeping the character's adventures alive.

 

[freethought]

Indiana Jones should certainly be treated as America's James Bond/Doctor Who; new generations keeping the character's adventures alive.

Those characters have always been contemporary, Indy is a period piece. If you do go the Bond route, do you update the setting or end up making 20 films all set in the 30's?

Just how many religious relics are there of similar importance as the ark and the grail anyway? Are we going to get the Lance of Longinus Indy movie nobody wants? That big screen adaptation of Fate of Atlantis everyone does?

All I know is that warehouse is going to get pretty full.

 

[Symphonia]

Unfortunately, I doubt it'll be his for longer.

We'll see what happens. Let's hope for something decent I guess. Can't be worse than Crystal Skull.

Am I the only one who really enjoyed Crystal Skull?

 

[TheWraith]

Am I the only one who really enjoyed Crystal Skull?

Nope! Crystal>>>Temple.

 

[B.K.]

I'm glad Paramount still co-owns the series. Disney won't be able to do anything without their approval or buying the series from them completely.

 

[Gambit 1138]

I'm glad Paramount still co-owns the series. Disney won't be able to do anything without their approval or buying the series from them completely.

Completely false

Disney is the sole owner of the Indiana Jones franchise and can do with it what they please

 

[Bobby Roberts]

I'm glad Paramount still co-owns the series. Disney won't be able to do anything without their approval or buying the series from them completely.

December 2013:

The Walt Disney Studios and Paramount Pictures have reached a distribution and marketing agreement for the Indiana Jones franchise.

Under the arrangement, Disney gains distribution and marketing rights to future films, in addition to retaining the ownership rights it secured when it acquired Lucasfilm.

Paramount will continue to be responsible for distribution of the first four films in the franchise and will receive a financial participation on any future films that are produced and released.

 

[whatever77]

I don't mind them turning Indy into goofy Indiana Bert Macklin. I don't have emotional attatchment to the Ford character.