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Harrison Fordbecame overwhelmed with emotions after debutingIndiana Jones 5first teaser trailer to adoring fans at the D23 Expo.
After premiering the preview for the upcoming film on Saturday, the Hollywood superstar delivered a moving speech during his surprise appearance at the Anaheim, California event.
As he appeared to tear up while onstage, Ford, 80, said, perVariety, “Thank you for making these films such an incredible experience for all of us. I’m very proud to say that this one is fantastic.”
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While pointing atPhoebe Waller-Bridge, he also said, “and this is one of the reasons.”
“Indiana Jonesmovies are about fantasy and mystery, but they’re also about heart,” Ford explained. “We have a really great story to tell, as well as a movie that will kick your ass.”
Hinting that the new film might be his last outing as Indiana Jones, he added, “This is it. I will not fall down for you again. But thank you so much.”
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Ford has so far played the role in four films, starting withRaiders of the Lost Arkback in 1981, thenTemple of Doom(1984),The Last Crusade(1989) andKingdom of the Crystal Skull(2008).
Though the trailer for the movie has not yet been made public,Empire Magazinedescribed the clip viaTwitteras “incredibly action-packed.”
“There was desert, there was sea, there looked to be flashbacks with a de-aged Harrison Ford,” the publication wrote.
For the first time in the franchise’s history, directorSteven Spielbergwillnot helmthe movie. James Mangold (Logan) is instead sitting in the director’s chair, with Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, and Simon Emanuel serving as producers.
“I’m thrilled to be starting a new adventure, collaborating with a dream team of all-time great filmmakers,” Mangold previously said in a press release. “Steven, Harrison, Kathy, Frank and John are all artistic heroes of mine. When you add Phoebe, a dazzling actor, brilliant creative voice and the chemistry she will undoubtedly bring to our set, I can’t help but feel as lucky as Indiana Jones himself.”
The untitled Indiana Jones film is set to be released on June 30, 2023.
source: people.com
