Actress Carrie Fisher is known for her performance as Leia Organa in the Star Wars franchise. After originating the role in the original trilogy of movies, Fisher also returned as Princess Leia for the sequels. Aside from her work on the space opera franchise, Fisher also contributed to the Indiana Jones franchise.
During an interview, Lucasfilm producer Rick McCallum spoke about Fisher’s work on the action-adventure franchise. McCallum corroborated the reports of Fisher helping with the incident, which deals with the titular archaeologist losing his virginity. Here is everything you need to know about Carrie Fisher’s role in Indiana Jones’ story.
Star Wars Producer Revealed Carrie Fisher’s Involvement in Indiana Jones Losing His Virginity
Actress Carrie Fisher worked alongside Harrison Ford in the Star Wars franchise, created by George Lucas. Ford later played the role of the titular archaeologist in Indiana Jones, also shepherded by Lucas. However, unbeknownst to many, Fisher was involved in the franchise.
During an appearance at the Salt Lake Comic Con in 2015, Fisher spoke about helping Lucas write an episode of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, primarily the one where Jones loses his virginity to Mata Hari.
I wrote it with George [Lucas.] We wrote Indiana Jones losing his virginity to Mata Hari. It went very well.
In an interview with the Star Wars Insider Magazine, producer Rick McCallum corroborated Fisher’s statement while shedding additional light on her involvement in the Indiana Jones prequel series.
McCallum explained that the series had to recast the actress playing Mata Hari. Furthermore, the producer had to follow a tight schedule and work in low temperatures in Prague, where the episode was shot.
Carrie came in and helped us with the new actress.
McCallum made the above statement (via /Film), highlighting Fisher’s involvement in the episode, titled Paris, October 1916. Fisher’s creative input in the episode is interesting because of her whirlwind but brief affair with Indiana Jones actor Harrison Ford.
Carrie Fisher Argued With George Lucas on Young Indiana Jones Episode
Fisher was credited as a co-writer on the aforementioned episode of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles. However, in an interview, the actress revealed that she and franchise creator George Lucas were at loggerheads over some aspects of the episode.
Really, really annoying, but it was very, very funny. Screaming at each other. Arguing big time.
Fisher made the above statement in Star Wars Insider Magazine’s Issue #23 regarding the experience of co-writing the episode with Lucas. The actress also added that she and Lucas did not see eye-to-eye about the love scenes in the episodes.
Ultimately, Lucas conceded to Fisher on the draft, only to go off and shoot the scenes his way. Fisher admitted that while she was upset, Lucas apologized to her by gifting her a lamp and paying her for her work on the episode. Fisher also stated that her disagreements with Lucas did not affect their personal relationship.
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles is streaming on Disney+.
