Ke Huy Quan steals the show at Indiana Jones 5 premiere, leaving Harrison Ford in awe

At the U.S. premiere of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Short Round actor Ke Huy Quan surprises Harrison Ford, leading to a heartwarming reunion between the two actors. Ford, who has portrayed the adventurous archeologist in four films spanning over four decades, is set to retire his iconic hat in the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny directed by James Mangold. While Ford has had many companions throughout the franchise, Quan's portrayal of Short Round in 1984's Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom remains unforgettable. As the release date for the highly anticipated film approaches, the official Indiana Jones Twitter account released a video capturing the touching moment of the reunion between Ford and Quan on the red carpet.

Could Short Round Return In Another Indiana Jones Adventure?

Ford and Quan recently reunited at last year's D23 event after almost 40 years of not seeing each other. The heartwarming image that Quan shared of the two quickly went viral, showcasing the enduring bond between the two actors. Although Short Round won't be part of the upcoming Indiana Jones movie, it's evident that the friendship between Ford and Quan has stood the test of time.

There have been conflicting reports about whether Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will be the final installment in the franchise, but Harrison Ford has made it clear that he will not reprise his role as the iconic adventurer after this film. Unfortunately, this means that fans hoping for an on-screen reunion between Indy and Short Round will likely be disappointed. However, there is still a possibility that the beloved character of Short Round could make a return in a different capacity.

There have been conflicting reports and rumors surrounding the potential Indiana Jones TV show that was reported to be in the works last year. However, a series still remains the best opportunity for Ke Huy Quan to reprise his beloved role as Short Round. Quan himself has expressed excitement about the possibility of a Short Round spinoff project, and with his recent Oscar win for his role in Everything Everywhere All At Once, the chances of this happening seem more promising than ever. In such a show, we could catch up with an older but still vibrant Short Round, who may have followed in Indy's footsteps and become an archaeologist himself. Although Disney's current focus is on Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, there is still hope for Quan's return to his iconic role.

Source: Indiana Jones/ Twitter