Indiana Jones sequel to feature extensive 25-minute-long flashback sequence with de-aged Harrison Ford, confirms James Mangold

Lucasfilm’s highly anticipated movie, Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny is expected to have a grand opening scene featuring a 25-minute long flashback sequence. This flashback sequence will see Harrison Ford’s Indiana Jones portrayed as a 35-year-old character, made possible through cutting-edge de-ageing technology.

Director James Mangold has revealed that the flashback sequence will be an integral part of the film’s story and that the use of de-ageing technology will allow the audience to explore a different side of Indiana Jones’ life. The flashback sequence is expected to be a thrilling experience for fans of the franchise as it will give them a glimpse into the character’s past.

Dishing on the advancement in technology, enabling the de-ageing process, director James Mangold says “We had hundreds of hours of footage of him in close-ups, in mediums, in wides, in every kind of lighting, night and day, I could shoot Harrison on a Monday as, you know, a 79-year-old playing a 35- year-old, and I could see dailies by Wednesday with his head already replaced”.

Sharing the goal of depicting two contrasting realities from the past and the present, James Mangold adds “It was an incredible technology, and, in many ways, I just didn’t think about it. I just focused on shooting what’s [approximately] a 25-minute opening extravaganza that was my chance to just let it rip. The goal was to give the audience a full-bodied taste of what they missed so much. Because then when the movie lands in 1969, they’re going to have to make an adjustment to what it is now, which is different from what it was.”

Lucasfilm’s Indiana Jones and The Dial Of Destiny marks Indy’s final adventure, set in the nostalgic year of 1969, Indiana Jones (starring Harrison Ford) is summoned by his goddaughter Helena Shaw (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) for one final mystery that embarks him on an adventure, revealing secrets of Neo-Nazis’ involvement in NASA posing a vicious threat to the country.

The film will open in theatres on June 30 2023, in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

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