Harrison Ford bids 'Indiana Jones' farewell on Breakfast with Martin Bester
Jacaranda FM’s own Martin Bester spoke to Harrison Ford about the fifth and final ‘Indiana Jones’ film.
On Monday, Martin Bester spoke to iconic actor Harrison Ford, director James Mangold, and English actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge about the latest ‘Indiana Jones’ instalment.
‘Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny’ sees Ford, 80, returning to his role as ‘Indiana Jones’ along with co-star Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Helena, Jones’ goddaughter.
Starting off the interview, Bester asked the director of the film, James Mangold, about the pressure of creating another instalment of such an iconic film franchise.
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Mangold told Bester there are certain people whose expectations you will never be able to fulfil, but as a fan of the franchise himself, he ensured to create something that he would also enjoy.
Co-star Phoebe Waller-Bridge also shared her gratitude for being part of the film.
“I grew up with these movies; it was wonderful. It satisfied an ambition I had as a 5-year-old actor,” she said.
Talking about the impact of the fifth and final instalment of ‘Indian Jones’, Harrison Ford told Martin Bester that he believes everyone needs this film.
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“This type of movie culture helps give us all a common experience.
“I want them [viewers] to watch this movie in the theatre. It’s a great experience, but more so, it’s because people get to have a shared experience.”
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When asked about his favourite line in the film franchise, Ford simply answered: “It’s not the years, it’s the mileage.”
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