Indiana Jones 5: James Mangold Explains Why De-Aged Flashback Scenes Are Needed
gamerant.comJames Mangold, the director of Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny, explains why de-aging Harrison Ford in the opening sequence of the upcoming film is necessary to tell the story in a way that connects with audiences. It is not enough to be told who Indiana Jones was; it must be shown to contrast a reluctant hero in his twilight years, who is called upon for one last adventure.
Ford is among the oldest actors to lead a big-budget Hollywood action film at 80, but he plays a slightly younger version of his character at 70. As far as Mangold is concerned, the director and Ford have been friends for several years after working together on The Call of the Wild. Mangold directed Hugh Jackman's Logan, which deals with similar themes that Indiana Jones will dive into, such as heroes being called back into action past their prime in a period they no longer recognize. However, to drive this theme home, audiences need to see Indiana Jones in his glory days to contrast an older and more weary version of the character.
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Mangold spoke about many fascinating aspects of his experience with Harrison Ford on Indiana Jones 5 during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. Among them was how Ford's age was an angle that the director wanted to explore. “We can’t hide from where we are in our lives — none of us can — and neither can Indiana Jones,” Mangold said. To portray this effectively, de-aging technology will be used on Ford to show the character in the prime of his career, which is meant as more than just a fun throwback to the previous films.
“We’re not relying solely on the audience’s memory of the previous films. It reminds everyone what he’s done, what he’s
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