Indy Jones IV: NO Connery, But It Will Have John Hurt

[Tuckerfan]

Hmm.

Paramount Pictures have issued a press release which states that John Hurt has joined the previously-announced Cate Blanchett and Ray Winstone in Indiana Jones 4, while Sean Connery has made it official that he won’t be returning. Here’s the full release:-

Several stars have thrown their hats into the ring to join Harrison Ford and Shia LeBeouf in Indiana Jones’ latest whip-cracking adventure. Next year, when the new Indiana Jones movie opens worldwide on May 22, Indy will share the screen with Cate Blanchett, Ray Winstone and John Hurt.

Connery’s “comments” read like PR agent speak.

But in the end, retirement is just too damned much fun. I, do however, have one bit of advice for Junior: Demand that the critters be digital, the cliffs be low, and for goodness sake keep that whip by your side at all times in case you need to escape from the stunt coordinator! This is a remarkable cast, and I can only say, ‘Break a leg, everyone.’ I’ll see you on May 22, 2008 at the theater!"

So Sean, which is it? Did they not offer you enough money or did the script suck?

[Johnny_Hildo]

Moviewise, Indy never needed a father. Good fuckin riddance.

[Khadaji]

I read the interview with Connery a week or so ago - I thought Connery was very classy throughout. Took the time to praise each of the principles, making it clear that he both enjoyed working with them, but didn’t wish to work at all anymore.

[CalMeacham]

Moviewise, Indy never needed a father. Good fuckin riddance.

I disagree. The chemistry between Indy and his Dad was much better than between him and Willy in the second movie – it was just the sort of character (and also one with more to reveal about Indy’s past) that he needed to play against. I’m not sure if there was more to be gained by using him again, though.

Besides, it made for a great Donald Duck-Uncle Scrooge interplay. (Too bad my Teemings piece “Only the Penitent Duck Shall Pass” isn’t online still, or I’d link to it.)

[Phlosphr]

Anyone have any script updates? What is Indy looking for this time? Fountain of Youth? Noah’s Ark? Atlantis?

As for Connery not being in it? I’m sad…I liked their chemistry, very siilar to my own with my dad.

[mobo85]

@CalMeacham

Besides, it made for a great Donald Duck-Uncle Scrooge interplay. (Too bad my Teemings piece “Only the Penitent Duck Shall Pass” isn’t online still, or I’d link to it.)

Yes it is.

[Troy_McClure_SF]

@mobo85

Yes it is.

Awesome. I’d never seen that, and I was about to PM CalMeacham to email me a copy.

[Ludovic]

@Phlosphr

Anyone have any script updates? What is Indy looking for this time? Fountain of Youth? Noah’s Ark? Atlantis?

I sense a crossover movie. Pirates of the Lost Ark IV, starring Harrison Ford as the whip-crackingest pirate ever to sail the seven seas!

[Sir_Rhosis]

Not to sound too morbid, but could this really have anything to do with Connery’s health? Didn’t he have a tumor removed from a kidney late last year? What was the outcome/prognosis, anyone?

Sir Rhosis

[JThunder]

And does Alex Trebek have anything to do with this?