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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 iconicStar Warsfranchise, Ford’s cult classic role came in theIndiana Jonesfilm 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 withIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destinywhich premiered at the Cannes film festival in 2023. During an interview for the promotions,The Fugitivestar looked back on his memorable experiences while working with the franchise including his first incredulous reaction to the Indiana Jones costume.
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Harrison Ford Wasn’t Thrilled With His Indiana Jones Look
A main feature ofHarrison Ford’scharacter Indiana Jones was the costume and appearance which became very popular with fans over the course of the films. But theAir Force Oneactor 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.
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Harrison Ford Had A Dispute With Stuntmen onIndiana Jones 5
Harrison Ford is now 80 years old but age has not stopped the veteran from courting action one final time inIndiana 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 theIndiana Jonesfranchise 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.
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Source:Variety
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Sharanya Sankar, Writer for FandomwireHaving completed her Masters degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Sharanya has a solid foundation in writing which is also one of her passions. She has worked previously with Book My show for a couple of years where she gained experience reviewing films and writing feature articles. Sharanya’s articles on film and pop culture have also been published on Film Companion, a popular film-based website. Apart from movies and pop culture, her interests include music and sports. She has contributed over 650 articles to Fandomwire so far.
