Indiana Jones 5: Harrison Ford Embraces Age for Epic Stunts
Harrison Ford embraces his age in Indiana Jones 5 by refusing stunt help, wanting to portray the character as an older man How will the film handle this change?
While filming Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Harrison Ford, now 80 years old, refused stunt help and embraced his age. The upcoming film will be his fifth and final adventure as the iconic archaeologist, teaming up with his goddaughter to prevent a former Nazi scientist from obtaining the powerful Antikythera dial. The star-studded cast also features Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen, Antonio Banderas, and John Rhys-Davies. In one of the movie's action-packed scenes, Ford is seen riding a horse through the streets of Manhattan during the 1969 ticker-tape parade celebrating the moon landing. In a recent interview with Esquire, Ford shared a humorous moment from the filming of the scene when he dismounted from the horse and caught the attention of three stunt workers.
How Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Handles Harrison Ford's Old Age
Startled, I glanced down to see three stunt guys positioned beneath me, ensuring that I didn't fall off the stirrup. Irritated, I thought to myself, "What the hell is going on?" The men quickly explained that they were concerned for my safety and wanted to prevent any accidents from occurring. However, I was in no mood for their interference. "Leave me alone," I grumbled. "I'm an old man dismounting from a horse, and I want to do it with grace."
Ford's approach to embracing his age in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny not only added a humorous element to the film but also served as a selling point. Rather than shying away from his age or attempting to conceal it, Ford embraced it and even insisted on a shirtless scene, stating that "Waking up in my underwear with the empty glass in my hand was my idea." Interestingly, Ford made sure that jokes about his age were cut from the script for Indiana Jones 5, allowing audiences to fully enjoy his final adventure without any cheap old-man japes.
During the filming of Indiana Jones 5, Ford suffered a shoulder injury during a fight scene with Mikkelsen, causing production to shut down for two weeks. He had to sit out an additional six weeks after that. Ford acknowledges his reputation for getting injured on set, stating, "I’m known for shutting movies down because I get hurt, which is not something you want to be known for. But hey, sh*t happens." These injuries played a significant role in the decision to make Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny his last adventure.
