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Monday
13Oct2008

Harrison Ford Not Passing the Damn Fedora to Shia LeBeouf

I know how it must've looked at the end of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - that is, if you made it all the way to the end. Harrison Ford says that Shia LaBeouf would not "replace" him in the three-decade-old adventure series.

Ford tells Moviefone, "No, that's never been (the idea). As George [Lucas] has famously said, we'd have to call it Mutt Jones: The Search for Elvis. I think it just doesn't work that way," he says, referring to a torch-passing moment in the summer blockbuster.

"And there's definitely a distinction between passing the fedora and someone picking it up."

When asked about a fifth Indiana Jones movie, Ford maintained his mostly-open stance. "It would have to do with the quality of the script that I read, if and when we decide to go forward," Ford says.

But he is less optimistic about a rumored Blade Runner 2. "I don't know who it would be a good idea for [laughs] ... I wouldn't go that far [to say I'm not interested], but I have not been at all engaged in that process."

Oddly, Ford and I have our positions reversed on this. I'd much rather see a Blade Runner 2 than another Indiana Jones flick.

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Reader Comments (5)

Regarding a second Blade Runner film, we can only hope that they keep well away from the K. W. Jeter books.

They're rancid.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterSensaes

Now he worries about a quality script? Why did he agree to Crystal Skull? Or did he think it was that a quality script? If it was then we don't need another Indy flick.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterfaulty-logic

im a huge fan of Harrison and id love to see him in more movies...but i dont think that another Indy or a Blade Runner would b a great idea..

Tuesday, October 14, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterChrissy

I'm not demanding a Blade Runner sequel, I just think there are more options with that story, especially with the technological advancements we've seen in filmmaking over the past 25 years. Even if it's not Harrison Ford, I think there are places you can go with that universe. Indiana Jones is a dry well.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008 | Registered CommenterColin Boyd

Another Blade Runner film would be fantastic - if Ridley Scott directs it.

Ridley hasn't lost his vision or his soul to the god/devil of merchandising, unlike other one could mention.

A more mature and, as ever, perfectionist Ridley certainly has a lot to offer.

Merely the question "is Deckard a replicant?" has enough stuff for a full movie.

But Indiana Jones should be left alone unless they (you know who) stop being compulsive about selling out to make more money that they really need.

Wednesday, October 15, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLengthy Johnson

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