No less than Disney CEO Robert Iger confirmed that "Indiana Jones" will be returning to the big screen with "Indiana Jones 5," although the exec was mum about the film's release date and whether there would be a new Dr. Henry Walton "Indiana" Jones Jr. or "Indy."
In an interview with Bloomberg, where Iger spoke about various topics including Disney in China, ESPN, and Lucasfilm, the Disney CEO dropped the bombshell when he mentioned, "Indiana Jones, by the way, which will be coming."
But that was all that Iger said, and nothing about the release date and lead actor for "Indiana Jones 5" was mentioned.
Lawyer Herald, in its report, suggested that Harrison Ford may reprise the role of Dr. Jones in "Indiana Jones 5." The report cited how Ford's appearance in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" proved that the actor is still capable and healthy to do movies. How the fans reacted to his appearance with Chewy in "Force Awakens" merits the actor's unfading popularity, as well.
Film producers had already previously ruled out the recasting of Dr. Jones. "We're not doing the Bond thing where we're going to call somebody else Indiana Jones," producer Frank Marshall said. Hence according to reports, Ford will still be reprising the role of "Indy" as a teacher or mentor and have the legacy handed out to a new guy.
Is the "new guy" Chris Pratt? Probably not. Latinos Health, in its report, said that while Chris Pratt is definitely on top of the list of actors who can be the next Indiana Jones, the possibilities are slim since the actor is already tied up with two big movie franchises, "Jurassic World" and "Guardians of the Galaxy." And if Disney wants to release "Indiana Jones 5" soon, they will then have to look for another guy to fill in the lead role.
The report added that some of the potential next Indiana Jones are Bradley Cooper, Hugh Jackman, Michael Fassbender and Karl Urban.