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[Iceskater101]

No not Bradley Cooper..

[thecasinoroyale]

Watch your mouth Matt!

[seawolfnyy]

Because I just socked it.....WHAT BLASPHEMY!!!!!!!

[Royal Dalton]

Disney eyeing Chris Pratt for Indiana Jones revival.

 

http://deadline.com/...ney-1201360637/

[Call Billy Bob]

This could work. Have the films take place before Raiders Temple of Doom and while Indy's just starting his teaching duties.

EDIT: Just remembered Temple takes place before Raiders.

Edited by Call Billy Bob, 28 January 2015 - 03:23 PM.

[seawolfnyy]

Saw that. Love Chris Pratt, but still not sold. I just don't see anyone other than Harrison Ford.

 

 

EDIT: Realized I typed Bradley Cooper, but I meant Chris Pratt.

[S K Y F A L L]

Not really a fan of Chris myself.

[SecretAgentFan]

Pratt could work.  The Ford-tenure has come to an end.  It´s like Connery stepping down.

 

But please, put Indy back into adventures taking place during the 30´s.   The 50´s already were pushing the credibility too much.

[thecasinoroyale]

Not Pratt. Please. I DON'T want Star Lord in the Fedora. Pratt just always plays the cocky, self-assured and hunky rogue. Indy isn't any of those - he's a professor of archaeology, smart and world travelled. He's not a smart-ass and seek trouble with his mouth, like I guarantee Pratt will be forced to do, and play for laughs for this sickening "new generation" that always taints films nowadays.

 

Can't he just be Indy's son at least in some crossover so he's not actually tarnishing the Ford image - he doesn't need rebooting as Indy. Get rid of Shia and have Pratt come in for anything Disney have planned.

 

Really annoyed at this. Chris "Golden Boy" Pratt can obviously do no wrong and now turns anything to gold apparently in Disney's eyes.

[SecretAgentFan]

Of course, when Moore came in, Connery´s fans probably feared the same.

 

Ford´s take on Indiana Jones is unique.  As was Connery´s on Bond.  And Moore´s as well.  Pratt, I give you that, has not played a professor before, more the opposite of it ("Parks and Recreation").  But good actors can play different parts.  Look at Steve Carrell. Would you have thought that "Michael Scott" could turn into a serious character actor in "Foxcatcher"?

 

Right now, the Pratt rumor is just that: a rumor.  But if he really will become a re-booted Indiana Jones I think he can do it very well.  Maybe his turn in "Jurassic Park" already is different from his Starlord and Andy characters, something that had producers rethink him?

 

And let´s be honest: would anybody have thought that Harrison Ford could actually portray a college professor after knowing him mainly as Han Solo?

[Call Billy Bob]

But if he really will become a re-booted Indiana Jones I think he can do it very well.

Hear, hear SAF! I get the fears of him being too self-assured and cocky, but I think that could possibly work in the new set of films' favor. Assuming the new films take place pre-Temple of Doom (which they absolutely should!), Indy could be a slightly inexperienced grave-robber - overconfident and prone to mistakes. The prologue of Last Crusade showed how reckless young Indy could be (I realize he had moments of brilliance in the Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, but I'm not sure if Disney will consider them canon now or will brush them aside like the Star Wars EU) and Pratt-Indy may still be learning as he goes and developing into the version of the character we know and love.

[thecasinoroyale]

I think that's the only way I will accept this prat (pun intended) as Indiana Jones.

 

I don't want another actor replacing the role made by Harrison Ford. There are 4 films spanning over 25 years and we don't need to keep the franchise alive by using the same character in the same era. A prequel, or earlier years, MAY work to retain Harrison Ford's image and make a longer saga delving into previous adventures.

 

But, my fear is that, I don't want some bumbling, accident prone, cocky, drunk, ladies man grave robber who has to go through life-changing near-death experiences to make him become "sensible and smart" as the man we knew back in 'Raider's. That's my worry with prequels, they always come across inept more often than not.

[Call Billy Bob]

An addition to my previous post: There is so much material to draw from if they go the prequel route! The licensed continuation novels, young adult novels, comics, video games and the aforementioned television series - this can work.

[SecretAgentFan]

I think that's the only way I will accept this prat (pun intended) as Indiana Jones.

 

I don't want another actor replacing the role made by Harrison Ford. There are 4 films spanning over 25 years and we don't need to keep the franchise alive by using the same character in the same era. A prequel, or earlier years, MAY work to retain Harrison Ford's image and make a longer saga delving into previous adventures.

 

But, my fear is that, I don't want some bumbling, accident prone, cocky, drunk, ladies man grave robber who has to go through life-changing near-death experiences to make him become "sensible and smart" as the man we knew back in 'Raider's. That's my worry with prequels, they always come across inept more often than not.

 

If they actually disregarded the character I would hate it just as much as you would.  But I don't think that they would dare to.  

 

Like I said, your hesitation is based on Pratt´s previous roles.  He is a capable actor (check him out in "Everwood" and you will find a very different Pratt starting his career), and I´m sure if cast he would want to be Indiana Jones - not Indiana Dude.

 

IMO, the best thing would be not to link the Ford era with this new one - but instead really go for a re-boot.  Bond is a perfect way to re-do Indy: use the character, use some elements of its universe but re-imagine everything else.

[Matt_13]

Pratt is the most sensible choice when you get right down to it, but they need to go full reboot. All they really need to keep is the whip, fedora, and the theme tune. I've been pretty dead set on Bradley Cooper taking over for years now, but I openly admit Pratt will likely give a more spirited and fun performance. I feel bad for Ford. I would have liked to see one more out of him. I really hope Spielberg stays away from this. Give the directors chair to a young filmmaker who grew up adoring the originals. There's a lot of mileage left in this franchise. Let's get this show on the road!

[SecretAgentFan]

Choosing the right director will be just as important.  Spielberg´s style was absolutely crucial for Indiana Jones.

 

Um... is Indiana Jones the reason why J.J. Abrams was only signed for one Star Wars movie?

[Royal Dalton]

Hopefully not.

 

Joe Johnston or Chris Columbus, please.

[DamnCoffee]

I'm quite happy with this news. Pratt is a great actor, and i'm looking forward to seeing him in Jurassic World. He's also a pretty funny, attractive and charming guy so I can completely see him as Indiana Jones really, and I'm not even sold on the idea of a Indiana Jones reboot. It just seems right to me. 

 

On a serious note, I hope the film somehow allows Ford to symbolically pass the torch over. I'd hate Crystal Skull to be some of Harrison Fords last work in the role, it leaves a bit of a sour taste and it's a bit insulting, especially to him. How about the new film somehow involving a younger, Indiana Jones (played by Pratt) in an interweaving story with an older Indiana Jones (played by Ford) maybe they're on the same journey. A he's been searching for his entire life? A bit vague I know, but Ford making a returning isn't entirely impossible. 

Edited by DamnCoffee, 28 January 2015 - 05:48 PM.

[MadeleineSwann]

Chris Pratt is a great choice, has anyone seen this piece of fan art? (*Please bare in mind I don't know if this has already been posted*)

 

[tdalton]

I'm not even a big fan of the Indian Jones films and something about this just seems wrong.  It's not like this is Bond where the actor changes every so often.  It's been 34 years of Harrison Ford, and only Harrison Ford, in the role. If they want to make a fifth film with Ford reprising the role, then great, but not everything needs to be rebooted. This just feels like one of the sacred Hollywood cows that shouldn't be touched by the dreaded reboot.

[Fairbanks]

Crystal Skull destroyed whatever sanctity was once attached to this character. I say reboot away. 

[Call Billy Bob]

Joe Johnston

He would be my choice as well. The Rocketeer and Captain America felt a little bit like Indy films.

[coco1997]

Wow, big casting announcements/rumors for two iconic '80s franchises in the same day.

I always thought Bradley Cooper could do a passable emulation of a young Ford, but Pratt seems to be the new golden boy in Hollywood now so this isn't surprising news.

[seawolfnyy]

If they do another Indy, I just hope they aren't just doing it for the money. If the right team were involved (actor, director, writer, producer) I might be able to get on board. The problem is that the original team, just doesn't get what made Indy so great. Spielberg and Lucas completely ruined Crystal Skull. Lucas could never understand why any of his creations are so beloved. He didn't get it with Star Wars and didn't get it with Indiana Jones either. Also, the biggest fear I have would be that an Indy-reboot would be all dark and brooding. THAT IS NOT WHAT INDIANA JONES IS AT ALL!!!!! It didn't work for Superman and quite frankly got old with Batman as The Dark Knight Rises was a slow moving, joyless affair (no matter how much I enjoy seeing Anne Hathaway in skin tight leather ). Granted, his early work isn't very good, but based on how he did with Guardians of the Galaxy, I could totally get behind James Gunn directing an Indy reboot.

[tdalton]

I just hope they aren't just doing it for the money.

That's about the only reason they would be doing it.

If it were 100% not about the money, they could just make a brand new character and universe and create something new with this Pratt guy.

[S K Y F A L L]

I still think Ford should do one more.

[Hockey Mask]

I love the idea of Pratt. Let's do this already.

[S K Y F A L L]

I can't imagine him playing some one who isn't so superficial.

[Hockey Mask]

Indiana isn't what I would call "deep".

[S K Y F A L L]

I suppose I just have a hard time picturing Pratt as a intellectual.

 

What I should be taking from this is there will be more Indy! Even if Ford is not involved.