Harrison Ford: 'Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Shows AI Isn't Needed to Capture My Soul'

Harrison Ford, the iconic actor behind Indiana Jones, recently shared his thoughts on Troy Baker's portrayal of the legendary character in the video game "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle." In an interview with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, Ford expressed his satisfaction with Baker's performance, humorously stating, "You don’t need artificial intelligence to steal my soul. You can already do it for nickels and dimes with good ideas and talent. He did a brilliant job, and it didn’t take AI to do it."

"Indiana Jones and the Great Circle," released in December, offers an authentic experience within the storied franchise, though it may not be considered canonical. This game's positive reception contrasts sharply with the lukewarm response to the latest film installment, "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," which hit theaters in 2023. Given the game's success, the franchise's creators might consider exploring this new avenue rather than relying on Ford to reprise his role.

Ford, celebrated for his roles in Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and upcoming Marvel projects, joins a growing list of creatives voicing concerns over the use of AI in media. Notable figures like Tim Burton, who described AI-generated art as "very disturbing," and Nicolas Cage, who sees it as a "dead end," share similar sentiments. The voice acting community has also been vocal, with Ned Luke of "Grand Theft Auto 5" fame criticizing a chatbot that mimicked his voice, and Doug Cockle, known for "The Witcher," warning IGN that while AI is "inevitable," it's also "dangerous" and could rob voice actors of their income.