Harrison Ford has shared the emotional reason he wanted to portray Indiana Jones as an old man in his new film. Appearing alongside co-star Phoebe Waller-Bridge on The One Show, the Hollywood star opened up about filming the last-ever Indiana Jones film.
Last night the pair, watched Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny at its London Premiere before arriving today at The One Show studio to discuss the film. Ford spoke about his love for the franchise, the character of Indy and how he had met film directors throughout his career who had been inspired to make movies after watching his early films.
Ford is now 80 years old and first played Indiana Jones 40 years ago. His long career and the success of the films led to one viewer writing in to ask him how it feels to be "hanging up his hat" as the famous archaeologist.
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After taking a moment to think, Ford said: "It feels good. Job is done. Story is told.
"I am very glad that we had this story at the end. I always wanted to visit him towards the end of his career. I wanted to see him without the advantages of youth and the vigour that is part of being young.
"I think because these are family films, I wanted to tell the truth about growing old and see it in a family situation so that young people could see the progress of someone that they know and have that emotional feeling that, I am hoping, we all feel with a story that completes itself.
Fans of the films were quick to comment on the interview and praise Ford for the connection he had with the character. Vickster51 (@vickster51) said: "Lovely in-studio interview with Harrison Ford on #TheOneShow tonight. If he’s happy with how Indy’s journey is concluded in this latest film, then that’s good enough for me. Looking forward to seeing it this weekend."
Sam Cook (@SCook_TV) added: "Seeing the love Harrison Ford has for the character of #IndianaJones is so touching. It’s so obvious how much he cares about what happens to him."
