After five feature films, Indiana Jones may be finally hanging up his fedora.
“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” which opens June 30, will be Harrison Ford’s last outing as the thrill-seeking archeologist.
Ford first played Indiana Jones in 1981’s “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” but did you know that 1984’s “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (the feature film debut of Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan) is set before “Raiders”?
Ford isn’t the only actor to play Indiana Jones. Sean Patrick Flanery played Jones in the aptly titled prequel series, “The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles,” which aired on ABC for two seasons in the early ’90s, followed by four made-for-tv films.
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Whether you’re new to the franchise or want to relive Indy’s greatest adventures from the very beginning, we’ve got you covered.
“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” which opens June 30, will be Harrison Ford’s last outing as the thrill-seeking archeologist.
Ford first played Indiana Jones in 1981’s “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” but did you know that 1984’s “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (the feature film debut of Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan) is set before “Raiders”?
Ford isn’t the only actor to play Indiana Jones. Sean Patrick Flanery played Jones in the aptly titled prequel series, “The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles,” which aired on ABC for two seasons in the early ’90s, followed by four made-for-tv films.
Also Read:
‘Indiana Jones 5’ Won’t Reverse Disney’s Recent Box Office Woes
Whether you’re new to the franchise or want to relive Indy’s greatest adventures from the very beginning, we’ve got you covered.
- 6/29/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
Back in the early '90s, television audiences were treated to "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles" — which have now been retitled "The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones." These adventures explored the earliest adventures of everyone's favorite archeologist, long before he chose that as his profession.
The series is split with two actors playing Indy. The youngest, Corey Carrier, gets to examine Indiana Jones in his school days, whisked around the world by his parents with a tutor in tow. Those episodes put him in contact with everyone from Theodore Roosevelt to Pablo Picasso and were nothing short of charming. Sean Patrick Flanery took the role of Indiana Jones during his late teens and early 20s, a sliver of the part that was originated by River Phoenix in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade."
Originally, each episode was bookended with an intro and outro from a one-eyed, 80-year-old Indiana Jones played by George Hall.
The series is split with two actors playing Indy. The youngest, Corey Carrier, gets to examine Indiana Jones in his school days, whisked around the world by his parents with a tutor in tow. Those episodes put him in contact with everyone from Theodore Roosevelt to Pablo Picasso and were nothing short of charming. Sean Patrick Flanery took the role of Indiana Jones during his late teens and early 20s, a sliver of the part that was originated by River Phoenix in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade."
Originally, each episode was bookended with an intro and outro from a one-eyed, 80-year-old Indiana Jones played by George Hall.
- 6/1/2023
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
In what is the modern-day equivalent of a film getting a fancy new special edition DVD prior to a sequel or a remake, Disney will be adding a slew of “Indiana Jones” content to its Disney+ streaming platform in the lead-up to “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.”
With the fifth Harrison Ford-starring period piece actioner set to premiere in Cannes on May 18 and worldwide on June 30, the platform will host the previous four Steven Spielberg-directed and George Lucas-produced “Indiana Jones” films and the decades-old television episodic beginning May 31.
“Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark,” originally titled just “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” will join “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” and “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” Alongside those Lucasfilm-produced and Paramount-released blockbusters will be “The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones.
With the fifth Harrison Ford-starring period piece actioner set to premiere in Cannes on May 18 and worldwide on June 30, the platform will host the previous four Steven Spielberg-directed and George Lucas-produced “Indiana Jones” films and the decades-old television episodic beginning May 31.
“Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark,” originally titled just “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” will join “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” and “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” Alongside those Lucasfilm-produced and Paramount-released blockbusters will be “The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones.
- 5/16/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Remember “The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles”? No, not the opening sequence of “The Last Crusade” starring River Phoenix as a teenage version of Harrison Ford’s iconic archeologist. We’re talking about the short-lived ’90s series starring Sean Patrick Flanery as the title character. The two-season curiosity has been mostly left behind in its decade, but now Disney has acknowledged it — and is putting it on Disney+, no less.
The news was announced out of The Walt Disney Company’s Upfronts Presentation on Tuesday afternoon. The show will be available to stream on Disney+ starting May 31, in anticipation of the release of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” in theaters next month. In addition, all four of the initial “Indiana Jones” movies — “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “The Temple of Doom,” “The Last Crusade,” and “The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” — will also be added to the streamer, after...
The news was announced out of The Walt Disney Company’s Upfronts Presentation on Tuesday afternoon. The show will be available to stream on Disney+ starting May 31, in anticipation of the release of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” in theaters next month. In addition, all four of the initial “Indiana Jones” movies — “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “The Temple of Doom,” “The Last Crusade,” and “The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” — will also be added to the streamer, after...
- 5/16/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Harrison Ford confirmed to Total Film magazine that the upcoming “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” will mark his final outing as the globetrotting archeologist, so don’t expect to see Ford pop up in the “Indiana Jones” television series that’s currently in early development at Disney+.
“This is the final film in the series, and this is the last time I’ll play the character,” Ford said about his decades-long run as Indiana Jones coming to a definitive end. “I anticipate that it will be the last time that he appears in a film.”
Ford added that he is aware of the potential “Indiana Jones” television series but stressed he “will not be involved in that, if it does come to fruition.”
Variety exclusively reported last November that Disney was actively looking to develop an “Indiana Jones” TV show for Disney+. Sources confirmed that Disney and Lucasfilm...
“This is the final film in the series, and this is the last time I’ll play the character,” Ford said about his decades-long run as Indiana Jones coming to a definitive end. “I anticipate that it will be the last time that he appears in a film.”
Ford added that he is aware of the potential “Indiana Jones” television series but stressed he “will not be involved in that, if it does come to fruition.”
Variety exclusively reported last November that Disney was actively looking to develop an “Indiana Jones” TV show for Disney+. Sources confirmed that Disney and Lucasfilm...
- 4/24/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
When Disney bought Lucasfilm back in 2012, the company immediately began plans to resurrect George Lucas' more popular media franchises. After a new trilogy and two spin-off films, "Star Wars" has since settled into a groove of scattered TV shows of varying quality, but Lucas' other most successful property, Indiana Jones, will finally see a return to theaters this summer in "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny." Harrison Ford, who played the title character in four previous movies, will be returning for one final appearance at age 80.
In November 2022, it was reported that Disney was looking to develop an Indiana Jones TV series for its streaming service, Disney+. This would be the second Indiana Jones series after "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles" which ran from 1992 to 1996. That series covered two separate timelines, following Indy when he was 10 (played by Corey Carrier) and when he was 16 (played by Sean Patrick Flannery...
In November 2022, it was reported that Disney was looking to develop an Indiana Jones TV series for its streaming service, Disney+. This would be the second Indiana Jones series after "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles" which ran from 1992 to 1996. That series covered two separate timelines, following Indy when he was 10 (played by Corey Carrier) and when he was 16 (played by Sean Patrick Flannery...
- 4/24/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Whether you love or hate the idea of 80-year-old Harrison Ford donning the fedora once again, there’s still something comforting about seeing him in the hat while John Williams’ iconic “Indiana Jones Theme” plays on. Disney deployed that nostalgia with its usual precision, too, in our first teaser trailer for the newly christened Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
In the new James Mangold-directed sequel, Ford’s Dr. Henry Jones Jr. is looking grayer than he did in 2008’s Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. In fact, his hair is now white. But the elegiac rendition of Williams’ Indy theme still soars as the old-timer rides a horse through the New York City subways–and it all but weeps as we have our first look at the de-aged Harrison Ford, confirming rumors that there will be flashback sequences set during World War II. Indiana is coming back for one last ride.
In the new James Mangold-directed sequel, Ford’s Dr. Henry Jones Jr. is looking grayer than he did in 2008’s Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. In fact, his hair is now white. But the elegiac rendition of Williams’ Indy theme still soars as the old-timer rides a horse through the New York City subways–and it all but weeps as we have our first look at the de-aged Harrison Ford, confirming rumors that there will be flashback sequences set during World War II. Indiana is coming back for one last ride.
- 12/2/2022
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Steven Spielberg's first Indiana Jones movie, "Raiders of the Lost Ark," was released in the summer of 1981, and further codified the director as one of his generation's preeminent hitmakers. "Raiders" -- like "Star Wars" before it -- was based explicitly on low-budget adventure serials that Spielberg and story writer George Lucas watched as kids. The idea was to make a modern movie that felt as grand to adult audiences as the serials had to little kids decades before. Perhaps because of the vast traditions "Raiders" borrowed from, Indiana Jones became a mainstay in popular culture, and actor Harrison Ford would return to the part for three sequels in 1984, 1989, and 2008.
Currently in production, a fifth Indiana Jones film (whose title is still unannounced) is set for release in 2023. Ford, now 80, will return to the role, and it will be directed by James Mangold, the filmmaker behind "Ford v Ferrari" and "Logan.
Currently in production, a fifth Indiana Jones film (whose title is still unannounced) is set for release in 2023. Ford, now 80, will return to the role, and it will be directed by James Mangold, the filmmaker behind "Ford v Ferrari" and "Logan.
- 11/19/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Indiana Jones 5 will likely be the last time we see Harrison Ford in the role of the famed adventurer, so Disney is naturally researching ways to keep the franchise going. According to Variety, Disney is “actively looking” to develop an Indiana Jones TV series for Disney+.
Disney has been looking for writers to develop the Indiana Jones TV series, so it’s unknown if the project would be a prequel or spinoff to the big-screen franchise, or if it might actually tie into Indiana Jones 5. As much as the idea of an Indiana Jones TV series might seem like sacrilege (or anything not involving Harrison Ford), this isn’t the first time the franchise has headed to the small-screen. The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles aired on ABC from 1992-1993, with four made-for-tv specials following between 1994 and 1996. Each episode was bookended by George Hall as an elderly Indiana Jones reminiscing about his past adventures,...
Disney has been looking for writers to develop the Indiana Jones TV series, so it’s unknown if the project would be a prequel or spinoff to the big-screen franchise, or if it might actually tie into Indiana Jones 5. As much as the idea of an Indiana Jones TV series might seem like sacrilege (or anything not involving Harrison Ford), this isn’t the first time the franchise has headed to the small-screen. The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles aired on ABC from 1992-1993, with four made-for-tv specials following between 1994 and 1996. Each episode was bookended by George Hall as an elderly Indiana Jones reminiscing about his past adventures,...
- 11/8/2022
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Disney is actively looking to develop an Indiana Jones TV show for Disney+, Variety has learned exclusively from sources.
The Mouse House and Lucasfilm have specifically been bringing up the possibility of a streaming show set in the world of the globe trotting archaeologist in general meetings with writers of late, sources say. They are still looking for a writer to take on the project, thus no plot details are available. Given that, it is unknown if a series would serve as a prequel to or spinoff of the film franchise, or if it would tie into the upcoming fifth Indiana Jones film, similar to how Disney has tied its Marvel shows on Disney+ into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The move to potentially develop an Indiana Jones show comes as Harrison Ford has stated he is done playing the character after the fifth film, which is due out in 2023. In addition,...
The Mouse House and Lucasfilm have specifically been bringing up the possibility of a streaming show set in the world of the globe trotting archaeologist in general meetings with writers of late, sources say. They are still looking for a writer to take on the project, thus no plot details are available. Given that, it is unknown if a series would serve as a prequel to or spinoff of the film franchise, or if it would tie into the upcoming fifth Indiana Jones film, similar to how Disney has tied its Marvel shows on Disney+ into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The move to potentially develop an Indiana Jones show comes as Harrison Ford has stated he is done playing the character after the fifth film, which is due out in 2023. In addition,...
- 11/8/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Flashback to 1989 and the release of Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade. One of the most buzzed about sections of the film was the opening act, which depicted River Phoenix as a younger version of Indiana Jones - giving George Lucas the idea of spinning it off into a TV series. In it, Indy would be played by three actors. There would be Corey Carrier playing him as a child, Sean Patrick Flanery as a teenager/young man, and finally an eyepatch wearing George Hall as the 93-year old elderly…...
- 9/2/2020
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
River Phoenix (“Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”)
The late actor played a younger version of Indiana Jones in the opening sequence of 1989’s “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.”
Sean Patrick Flanery (“The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles”)
Flanery starred as the young Indiana Jones in the TV series that ran from 1992 to 1993, as well as several TV movies such as “The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Hollywood Follies” (1994).
Corey Carrier (“The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles”)
Carrier played an even younger Indiana Jones in the “Young Indiana Jones Chronicles,” playing the 8-to 10-year-old version of the adventurer. He also played Indy in “The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Travels with Father” (1996).
George Hall (“The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles”)
And Hall played Old Indy in the “Chronicles.”
Ben Affleck (“Jack Ryan” series)
Harrison Ford starred as Jack Ryan in 1992’s “Patriot Games” and 1994’s “Clear and Present Danger,” and Affleck portrayed...
The late actor played a younger version of Indiana Jones in the opening sequence of 1989’s “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.”
Sean Patrick Flanery (“The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles”)
Flanery starred as the young Indiana Jones in the TV series that ran from 1992 to 1993, as well as several TV movies such as “The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Hollywood Follies” (1994).
Corey Carrier (“The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles”)
Carrier played an even younger Indiana Jones in the “Young Indiana Jones Chronicles,” playing the 8-to 10-year-old version of the adventurer. He also played Indy in “The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Travels with Father” (1996).
George Hall (“The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles”)
And Hall played Old Indy in the “Chronicles.”
Ben Affleck (“Jack Ryan” series)
Harrison Ford starred as Jack Ryan in 1992’s “Patriot Games” and 1994’s “Clear and Present Danger,” and Affleck portrayed...
- 7/13/2020
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
According to Disney's Lucasfilm, the next "Indiana Jones" movie, to be directed by Steven Spielberg, from a screenplay by David Koepp, starring Harrison Ford, will be released July 10, 2020, starring Harrison Ford. "There is only going to be one actor playing 'Indiana Jones' and that’s Harrison Ford," said Spielberg. "The one thing I will tell you is I’m not killing off Harrison at the end...":
Asked if he sees his studio creating many more 'Indiana Jones' features, Disney CEO Bob Iger, said "Yes, I do. I don’t think it reaches the scale of the universe of 'Star Wars', but I see making more. It won't be just a one-off..."
"I didn't want to do it without Steven," said Ford about reprising his role in the new film as 'Indiana Jones'.
"And I didn't want to do it without a really good script. And happily we're working on both.
Asked if he sees his studio creating many more 'Indiana Jones' features, Disney CEO Bob Iger, said "Yes, I do. I don’t think it reaches the scale of the universe of 'Star Wars', but I see making more. It won't be just a one-off..."
"I didn't want to do it without Steven," said Ford about reprising his role in the new film as 'Indiana Jones'.
"And I didn't want to do it without a really good script. And happily we're working on both.
- 1/20/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
In the age of branding and franchises, every existing story has added value. But not every film is fit for TV.
The challenge of adapting movies to a new medium is a tricky one with no clear-cut way to do it. Many new series credit “Fargo” as their benchmark, citing its tone and setting as inspiration for creating a new world around the best parts of what came before. That’s all well and good, but there are as many failed attempts to replicate Noah Hawley’s strategy as successes.
Similarly, some carbon copies — using the same characters and plot points as the preceding movie — are just as good, if not better than their cinematic predecessors. Because any way can work, many various attempts have been made. There’s no right way to do it, but there are a lot of wrong ways; as evidenced by the growing pile of canceled shows based on movies.
The challenge of adapting movies to a new medium is a tricky one with no clear-cut way to do it. Many new series credit “Fargo” as their benchmark, citing its tone and setting as inspiration for creating a new world around the best parts of what came before. That’s all well and good, but there are as many failed attempts to replicate Noah Hawley’s strategy as successes.
Similarly, some carbon copies — using the same characters and plot points as the preceding movie — are just as good, if not better than their cinematic predecessors. Because any way can work, many various attempts have been made. There’s no right way to do it, but there are a lot of wrong ways; as evidenced by the growing pile of canceled shows based on movies.
- 8/1/2017
- by Ben Travers and Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
There are few film characters who are so closely identified with a single actor as Indiana Jones is with Harrison Ford. It’s hard to imagine someone else wearing the fedora. Could anyone else play the role as well as Ford? We’ll probably never know, because the part is unlikely to ever be recast. Here are 5 reasons why no one else will pick up the whip other than Ford.
Although there were rumors a few years ago about recasting the role of Dr. Henry “Indiana” Jones with a new, younger actor like Chris Pratt or Bradley Cooper, the odds are that we will not see anyone else playing this character (at least, not for a long, long time.) Here are the reasons why…
They Tried To Recast Indy On the TV Series and It Didn’t Work: In the 1992-93 television series The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, three different actors played Jones.
Although there were rumors a few years ago about recasting the role of Dr. Henry “Indiana” Jones with a new, younger actor like Chris Pratt or Bradley Cooper, the odds are that we will not see anyone else playing this character (at least, not for a long, long time.) Here are the reasons why…
They Tried To Recast Indy On the TV Series and It Didn’t Work: In the 1992-93 television series The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, three different actors played Jones.
- 7/18/2016
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Rob Young)
- Cinelinx
Wikimedia
Sydney, Australia’s most well-known city that is most famous for usually mistaken as the nation’s capital. Compared to Canberra, Australia’s actual capital city, life in Sydney trumps it in almost every way possible.
Sydney is home to the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, two of the world’s most famous landmarks. The weather is generally pleasant all year round, even during winters. On those exceptionally hot days, you can head on down to one of the many beaches and enjoy a relaxing swim. After a nice day at the beach, you can relax with a bottle of wine and dinner at one of Sydney’s many quality restaurants before taking a pleasant post-dinner walk around Darling Harbour.
From the outside, Sydney may seem like heaven. But to an everyday Sydneysider, they have to put up with the city’s unique little problems every day.
Of course,...
Sydney, Australia’s most well-known city that is most famous for usually mistaken as the nation’s capital. Compared to Canberra, Australia’s actual capital city, life in Sydney trumps it in almost every way possible.
Sydney is home to the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, two of the world’s most famous landmarks. The weather is generally pleasant all year round, even during winters. On those exceptionally hot days, you can head on down to one of the many beaches and enjoy a relaxing swim. After a nice day at the beach, you can relax with a bottle of wine and dinner at one of Sydney’s many quality restaurants before taking a pleasant post-dinner walk around Darling Harbour.
From the outside, Sydney may seem like heaven. But to an everyday Sydneysider, they have to put up with the city’s unique little problems every day.
Of course,...
- 8/21/2015
- by Alexander Pan
- Obsessed with Film
We’re all familiar with Indiana Jones. We all know his unique appearance of leather jacket, fedora and bullwhip; his incredible adventures through the world; and his iconic position as one of the greatest film characters of all time. We’ve seen him battle the Nazi’s in the deserts of Cairo, rescue enslaved children from the depths of India and search ancient ruins for the cup of Christ. And battle the Nazi’s in the desert again for good measure. And evade a giant boulder, let’s not forget that one. Oh and he hates snakes. And did I mention he has a fedora? Yes I did.
The character that Harrison Ford portrayed flawlessly is known and loved by all. The production values of George Lucas, coupled with the brilliant direction of Steven Spielberg, meant that when Indiana Jones first hit the screens in 1981 he was an instant hit.
The character that Harrison Ford portrayed flawlessly is known and loved by all. The production values of George Lucas, coupled with the brilliant direction of Steven Spielberg, meant that when Indiana Jones first hit the screens in 1981 he was an instant hit.
- 11/14/2013
- by Jon Lovatt
- Obsessed with Film
The 1980 Broadway production was directed by Robert Allan Ackerman, scenery by Santo Loquasto, costumes by Robert Wojewodski, lighting by Arden Fingerhut, and music by Stanley Silverman. The show featured Richard Gere as Max, David Marshall Grant as Rudy,James Remar as Wolf, Michael Gross as Greta, George Hall as Uncle Freddie, Bryan E. Clark as Officer, David Dukes as Horst, Ron Randell as Captain, and the Guards were Kai Wulff, Philip Kraus, and John Snyder. Check out a photo of the marquee below...
- 9/30/2013
- by Walter McBride
- BroadwayWorld.com
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