Hollywood’s fascination with de-aging technology signifies the decline of the old practice of hiring actors who bear a passing resemblance to the character. However, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny made a casting decision that could be seen as perplexing and perhaps even foolish.
The fifth and final installment of this iconic franchise is facing the risk of financial loss for Disney and Lucasfilm, having had a lukewarm opening week at the box office. With a reported budget of $295 million and additional marketing costs, the film has an uphill battle to turn a profit.
The film begins with an impressive de-aging sequence that pushes the boundaries of cinema technology. Despite being one of the better examples, it still falls into the uncanny valley whenever Harrison Ford speaks or moves his face. However, there was a simpler solution, one that could have paid homage to the prologue of The Last Crusade, and it involves Anthony Ingruber.
The actor is credited as Ford’s 1944 doppelgänger in the film and even makes a cameo appearance as a bidder during the Moroccan segment. Ingruber has a history with Ford, having famously portrayed a younger version of the Star Wars icon’s character in The Age of Adaline. So why spend millions on de-aging when they had an actor who had already done the same thing before, and quite successfully?
Choosing to hire an actor who recently portrayed a young Harrison Ford, only to discard their contributions in favor of subpar digital manipulation, is a nonsensical decision, especially when audiences remain skeptical and unconvinced by such technology.
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