Harrison Ford has ruled the roost in Hollywood for over 5 decades as one of the most popular and bankable actors in the industry. With an impressive repertoire of commercial blockbusters under his belt, the star has proved time and again that he is the go-to man for a certified hit. Apart from his presence as Hans Solo in George Lucas’s iconic Star Wars franchise, Ford’s cult classic role came in the Indiana Jones film series.
After portraying the swashbuckling adventurer in the first 4 films directed by Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford reprised his role for the 5th and final time with Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny which premiered at the Cannes film festival in 2023. During an interview for the promotions, The Fugitive star looked back on his memorable experiences while working with the franchise including his first incredulous reaction to the Indiana Jones costume.
Harrison Ford Wasn’t Thrilled With His Indiana Jones Look
A main feature of Harrison Ford’s character Indiana Jones was the costume and appearance which became very popular with fans over the course of the films. But the Air Force One actor wasn’t too impressed with the comfort level of the attire which proved to be very cumbersome along with the various accessories that the character was given. Ford’s costume included a leather jacket, a bullwhip, and a pinch-front fedora that he stapled to his head during production so that it would not fly off during action scenes. Recalling his discomfort with the outfit and accessories, Ford said,
“My questions about it were many. Why am I wearing a leather jacket in the jungle? Isn’t it hot here? Why am I carrying a whip? What am I going to do with a f*****g whip? I’m going to whip people?”
The costume department then gave Ford a detailed explanation for all his questions including the reason for the hat and the whip which brought back memories and reflections of a past time. Ford who was then convinced that this was the best look for the character, accepted to wear everything that was given to him which ultimately made the film memorable.
Harrison Ford Had A Dispute With Stuntmen on Indiana Jones 5
Harrison Ford is now 80 years old but age has not stopped the veteran from courting action one final time in Indiana Jones and the Dials of Destiny. The 5th installment of the popular adventure franchise saw Ford reprise his iconic role as the suave titular character. The veteran left no stone unturned to make his last outing an ambitious and exciting experience.
During one of the action set pieces, Indiana Jones is seen riding a horse through the streets of New York City. As he was finishing up filming the scene, Ford felt the hands of three stunt workers holding him from below while he was still on horseback to protect him from falling off while dismounting. An irritated Ford who wanted an organic take wanted none of it.
“And I said, ‘Leave me the f**k alone…Leave me alone, I’m an old man getting off a horse and I want it to look like that!”’
Ford went on to add that the Indiana Jones franchise was extremely important to him having invested many years playing the beloved character on screen. The star expressed his hope that the films will stand the test of time and go down as one of Hollywood’s greatest franchises.
Source: Variety
