Phoebe Waller-Bridge To Star With Harrison Ford In James Mangold’s INDIANA JONES 5

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If adventure has a name…it must be Indiana Jones! Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Solo: A Star Wars Story) will star alongside Harrison Ford, who is returning to the role of the legendary hero archaeologist, for the fifth installment of the iconic franchise. 

In addition, the inimitable John Williams will return to score the film, continuing a musical journey which began 40 years ago with Raiders of the Lost Ark. Williams’ unforgettable Indy soundtracks, packed with all the epic thrills, suspense, romance and excitement that fans have come to expect from an Indiana Jones movie, have become as beloved and familiar as the adventurer-hero’s signature hat and whip.


“I’m thrilled to be starting a new adventure, collaborating with a dream team of all-time great filmmakers,” said the film’s director James Mangold (Cop Land, Girl, Interrupted, Walk the Line, The Wolverine and Logan). “Steven, Harrison, Kathy, Frank, and John are all artistic heroes of mine. When you add Phoebe, a dazzling actor, brilliant creative voice and the chemistry she will undoubtedly bring to our set, I can’t help but feel as lucky as Indiana Jones himself.”

Kathleen Kennedy, Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall and Simon Emanuel will serve as producers. Indy swings into theaters July 29, 2022.

Harrison Ford Talks ‘Indy 5’

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The story for the new Indiana Jones is in the process of taking form.

That was how Harrison Ford put it when he spoke with the French newspaper,   Le Figaro.

Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and myself are agreed on what the fifth adventure will concern, and George is actively at work. If the script is good, I’ll be very happy to put the costume on again.

It’s not surprising that a fifth ‘Indy’ film is on its way.   ‘Kingdom of the Crystal Skulls’ pulled in over $786 million worldwide, and Ford isn’t getting any younger.   Of course, there is always the possibility of letting co-star Shia LaBeouf headline the next installment, but that’s just a shark waiting to be jumped.

And, while it may grit fan’s teeth to hear Lucas’ name back in context with the ‘Indiana Jones’ series, you have to seriously wonder how little of ‘Kingdom of Crystal Skulls’ lack of cohesion was his fault.   Spielberg has been hit or miss in recent years, at best, and Ford hasn’t made a solid film in 16 years.

Time will tell if ‘Indy 5’ recaptures the magic of the first three films or if it is just another hokey adventure for Papa and Boy Jones to get in.   Many fans are hoping and maybe even expecting the former rather than the latter.   Regardless, it’s sure to make a mint.