James Mangold, director of ‘Indiana Jones 5’, confirms the sequel is almost done filming. Indiana Jones 5, which is likely to get a different name down the road, is set to bring back Harrison Ford in the title role. Ford has portrayed Jones since 1981's Raiders of the Lost Ark, which is regarded as a classic. He is joined by Antonio Banderas, Mads Mikkelsen, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Toby Jones. However, actors from previous installments have not been confirmed, including Karen Allen's Marion Ravenwood, who married Jones at the conclusion of 2008's Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
The plot of ‘Indiana Jones 5’ is still a tightly guarded secret, though there is speculation that it will feature a de-aged Ford, who is currently 79. Also unique to ‘Indiana Jones 5’ is that it will be the first installment not directed by Steven Speilberg, who helmed the previous four films. Instead, Mangold was tapped to step in based on his proven track record of success, directing films like Ford v Ferrari, Walk the Line, and ‘Logan’.
Now, it seems like production is nearing its end. A fan on Twitter recently wished Mangold a happy New Year before politely asking when Indiana Jones 5 may be done filming. Mangold responds to the tweet with, "About a month remaining." So, fans can expect Indiana Jones 5 to likely wrap filming by the end of the month or shortly thereafter.
Indiana Jones 5 has been filming since June and has experienced delays, including due to Ford suffering a shoulder injury. Aside from that, the film has been hindered by Covid-19, rumored script changes, and the death of a crew member. Even before production began, the sequel languished in development for years before cameras finally rolled. So, while the process hasn't been ideal, nearing the finish line must come with elation from the cast and crew.
While Indiana Jones 5's story is still unknown, Mangold himself has dropped clues, hinting at a 1960s setting. Other set rumors also point toward the film taking place around the Apollo 11 moon landing, and it's also said that Mikkelsen will be playing a Nazi scientist recruited by NASA for the Apollo missions.
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