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Joel Leaver

Harrison Ford was 'second choice' for Indiana Jones as hunky TV star almost played role

Harrison Ford has been playing Indiana Jones in the film series of the same name for more than 40 years, but he's said to have not actually been the first choice for the role.

The actor, now 80, made his debut as Dr. Henry 'Indiana' Jones Jr. in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), which introduced the archaeologist, who has since appeared in four sequels.

This includes Harrison reprising the role in the latest instalment in the film series, the Dial of Destiny (2023), which is expected to be his final outing as the beloved character.

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