Harrison Ford May Retire From Movies After Indiana Jones 5, Says John Williams
John Williams says Harrison Ford may retire from movies after Indiana Jones 5. Over the course of an illustrious career that spans decades, Ford has appeared in some of the most iconic films ever made, including Star Wars and Blade Runner. One of his most popular roles is Indiana Jones, who he first played in 1981's Raiders of the Lost Ark. He's set to reprise the famous archeologist one more time in next summer's Indiana Jones 5, which finally came to fruition after encountering numerous delays and creative changes. Plot details are unknown, but Indiana Jones 5 set photos indicate Ford will be digitally de-aged for certain sequences.
By the time Indiana Jones 5 reaches theaters, Ford will be approaching his 81st birthday. His age has made it likely the upcoming sequel will be the final time he portrays Indiana Jones, given the physical nature of the role. It's understandable why Ford would move on from his legacy characters after Indiana Jones 5, but according to one of his longtime collaborators, the legendary actor could decide to step away from films in general.
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In an interview with AP, Williams talked about Indiana Jones 5 being his final film score. In his comments, he addressed the possibility Indiana Jones 5 marks Ford's last big screen performance. Check out his quote in the space below:
“At the moment I’m working on ‘Indiana Jones 5,’ which Harrison Ford — who’s quite a bit younger than I am — I think has announced will be his last film. So, I thought: If Harrison can do it, then perhaps I can, also.”
It's worth noting Ford hasn't talked about his future after Indiana Jones 5, meaning he could continue acting. Ford was cast in the Yellowstone prequel series 1923, so
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