Harrison Ford has been a staple of Hollywood for decades and has a career that spans over 50 years. He is well known for his role as Han Solo in the Star Wars trilogy and has also played the iconic adventurer Indiana Jones in the franchise. He’s known for his rugged charm, dry wit, and ability to play complex, multifaceted characters. Recently, he joined the Yellowstone universe as part of the prequel series 1923, playing the patriarch of the Yellowstone ranch. Ford revealed in an interview about reaching out to Kevin Costner, who has played the main role in the Yellowstone series.
Harrison Ford On His Role In 1923
In the Yellowstone prequel series, 1923, the Witness star plays the role of Jacob Dutton, the patriarch of the Yellowstone ranch and great-great-grand-uncle of Kevin Costner’s character John. While it was certainly a big role to take on, Ford was up for the challenge and has been receiving high praise for his performance. Ford shared the reasons that moved him to grab the role of Jacob Dutton.
“There are things in the scripts that I never would’ve anticipated that are emotionally consistent with things that have happened in my life. So when I was reading it, I was thinking, ‘What the f*ck?’ They’re little things. I’m not going to tell you what they are. But he talks about turning a natural place into a city and the consequences to nature and for the people that live there. He talks about it with real understanding and real complexity. I’m struck by how consistent it is with what I think — or what I might have thought was I a rancher with the same personality in 1923.”
Harrison Ford On Kevin Costner
Harrison Ford revealed in the interview that he hasn’t been in touch with his fellow veteran star, Kevin Costner despite signing the prequel film of his lead series. The Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom star shared that he wished his “singular relationship” with the director of 1923, Taylor Sheridan, to lead his character in the way he wished to.
“Nope. I wanted my own singular relationship with Taylor to rule my behavior and my thoughts. I didn’t want to dirty up the road with somebody else’s. I have no idea how they get along. I would assume they get along great because Kevin does a great job.”
In another interview, The Call of the Wild star shared that he has enormous respect for the Dances with Wolves star, but has sadly not gotten a chance to connect with him.
“I respect Kevin enormously and his body of work and everything he’s done, and the work he’s doing in Yellowstone. But I’m on my own path. We haven’t had a chance to catch up, but I’m looking forward to it.”
It’s clear that for the time being both celebrities are focused on their respective roles in Yellowstone and 1923. It’s also worth noting that Harrison and Kevin have both had incredible careers in Hollywood. It would certainly be interesting to see any interaction between these two Hollywood icons. 1923 is available on Paramount +.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter; E! News
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