I’ve often thought that the Indiana Jones movies
should be turned into an ongoing franchise like the 007 movies – re-casting the role as necessary to keep the character within a certain age range. I’ve since changed my mind on this…really, no one else could be Indy other than Harrison Ford and anyone who tried would be promptly hunted down and drug to death in the city streets by his own bullwhip.
However, I think it does make an interesting thought experiment, or better yet, a good way to waste some time. So, here are my suggestions for who could play the role of an Indiana Jones perpetually stuck in his 30’s to 40’s should they re-cast the role for a movie today:
Sean William Scott:
He’s got that twinkle in his eye, that mischievous smirk, and a jaw square enough to split firewood with. Unfortunately, I don’t think he’d make it past the “Indiana Stiffler” jokes.
Christian Bale:
Bale has proven his action movie worthiness several times over in such flicks as Equilibrium and Batman Begins. Added bonus: he can pull of an American accent better than most Americans.
Hugh Jackman:
The only problem with Hugh Jackman playing Indiana Jones is that his adamantium bones and healing factor would make him less vulnerable to the bad guys, in turn, making him less the “ordinary man in extraordinary circumstances” like the classic Indy we are used to.
Matthew McConaughey:
I have a hard time envisioning Indiana Jones smoking a fat joint while playing bongos in the nude at 2:00 am and then getting busted by the Austin, Tx police department, but maybe we just don’t know as much about ol’ Indy as we thought we did.
Ryan Reynolds:
Remeber this guy from that sitcom Two Guys, A Girl, A Pizza Place, A Horrible Script, And A Cancellation? Me either…but I DO remember him from the FANTASTIC movie Van Wilder.
Vigo Mortensen:
He’s got A History Of Violence and rugged good looks. Sadly, I have a history of violence…namely taking the DVD of History Of Violence and setting it on fire after I saw it because it sucked.
Will Smith:
Now, I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, “Oh, hayelll no! Ain’t no way Will Smiff can be Indiana Joneses!” But that’s because you’re a racist bigot! Or you’re a parent…because parents just don’t understand. Yo.
Jason Statham:
It’s likely that the star of The Transporter could transport the new Indiana Jones into places where he…it…yeah I got nothing.
Clay Aiken:
I’ve saved the best for last as you can most certainly see! After watching Aiken on American Idol bring America to it’s knees with his soulful, beautiful, crisp, and totally gay voice there can be no doubt that he would make a fantabulous Indiana Jones!
What current actors do you think could play Indy?
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