Harrison Ford back as Indian Jones
January 2nd, 2007Harrison Ford, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas have confirmed they will
begin working together on a fourth Indiana Jones film in June this year.
Lucas will produce the long-awaited final instalment through his company
Lucasfilm, Spielberg will direct and Ford will star as the fedora-wearing
adventurer.
Ford, 64, said: “I’m delighted to be back in business with my old friends.
“I don’t know if the pants still fit, but I know the hat will.”
Spielberg added: “George, Harrison and I are all very excited.”
The first three films were hugely popular and are believed to have grossed a
combined $1.1 billion all over the world.
Ford starred as the heroic archaeologist with a taste for adventure in
1981’s ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’, 1984’s ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of
Doom’ and 1989’s ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’.
Lucas said: “These films are such great fun to make. I’m looking forward to
reuniting with the team and starting this new jurney.
“It’s going to be fantastic. It’s going to be the best one yet.”
It is not yet known if Sean Connery will return as Indiana’s father but
Lucas has previously said he will be writing a part for him in the film,
should he choose to accept it.
Source:hollywoodrag.com
