'Indiana Jones' star Harrison Ford reveals which actor was originally offered lead role
foxnews.comHarrison Ford is synonymous with the role of Indiana Jones, but the 80-year-old is revealing he wasn't the original man chosen to don the iconic hat, leather jacket, and whip of the beloved character.
While promoting the franchises fifth installment, "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," Ford described how he got the role. "How I got the job?
Tom Selleck had the job, but he also incurred an obligation to do a television series, and he was unable to get out of that contract," he shared with Deadline. "I became the second choice, and I’m very grateful for Tom," he said. "Thank you, Tom, man.
If you’re listening, thank you again." Ford said his "Star Wars" collaborator, George Lucas, called him, insisting Ford read a script he was sending to his house.
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