Harrison Ford: 'Indiana Jones Proves AI Isn't Needed to Capture My Soul'

Harrison Ford, the iconic actor behind Indiana Jones, has publicly praised Troy Baker's performance as the beloved character in the video game *Indiana Jones and the Great Circle*. In a conversation with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, Ford expressed his contentment with Baker's portrayal, 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 to fans, though it may not be considered canonical within the franchise's extensive timeline. This game's positive reception contrasts sharply with the lukewarm response to the 2023 film *Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny*, the first new film in the series in years. Given this, the franchise's creators might be more inclined to explore new avenues like video games rather than bringing Ford back to reprise his role on screen.

Ford, celebrated for his roles in *Star Wars*, *Indiana Jones*, and soon to be seen in the Marvel universe, joins a growing list of creatives who are wary of artificial intelligence in media. Notable figures like Tim Burton have described AI-generated art as "very disturbing," and Nicolas Cage has labeled it a "dead end." The concern extends to the voice acting community, with actors such as Ned Luke from *Grand Theft Auto 5* criticizing the use of chatbots that mimic their voices. Similarly, Doug Cockle, known for his role in *The Witcher*, told IGN that while AI is "inevitable," it's also "dangerous," echoing Luke's sentiment that such technology could deprive voice actors of their livelihood.