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Connery out of Indy 4!
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by: Mike Sampson Jun. 7, 2007

Wow, I was just heading out to lunch when some breaking news came across the inbox. It's official: Sean Connery is OUT of INDIANA JONES 4. Said the actor in a statement, "I thought long and hard about it and if anything could have pulled me out of retirement it would have been an INDIANA JONES film. I love working with Steven and George, and it goes without saying that it is an honor to have Harrison as my son. But in the end, retirement is just too damned much fun." It's looking as if John Hurt will replace Connery as Dr. Henry Jones as the studio has confirmed Hurt has joined the cast. They haven't confirmed anyone's role yet but Hurt's announcement was concurrent with Connery's. The release also confirmed the previous casting announcements of Shia LeBeouf, Cate Blanchett and Ray Winstone. For more, including Connery's full statement, check out the film's official site here. Pretty big bummer that they couldn't get Connery back. It'll be the one big, weird continuity break between the original series and this fourth installment. Oh well...the show must go on!

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djdoz19
6:06PM on 06/10/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
could be wrong
I'd read about a month ago or so that if Connery did not agree to reprise his role that they would write the character out of the story. At least I think I remember reading that. That could have been in a dream I had where the exec's were actually making sensible decisions.
I'd read about a month ago or so that if Connery did not agree to reprise his role that they would write the character out of the story. At least I think I remember reading that. That could have been in a dream I had where the exec's were actually making sensible decisions.
 
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buddha
11:50PM on 06/07/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
indeeeeeeeeeeee.....
connery could be holding out for the mega cameo payday...hurt could be an uncle for all we know...ford is long enough in the tooth to be running around like indy anyway, let him tell the story of a young indiana jones, no wait, thats been done already...
connery could be holding out for the mega cameo payday...hurt could be an uncle for all we know...ford is long enough in the tooth to be running around like indy anyway, let him tell the story of a young indiana jones, no wait, thats been done already...
 
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theotherness
9:03PM on 06/07/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Ah, poo!
This is seriously disappointing.



I hope his part is seriously small, then, if John Hurt is going to make the feeble attempt at filling Connery's shoes. It would just not work right if Dr. Henry Jones had a big part played by someone else.
This is seriously disappointing.



I hope his part is seriously small, then, if John Hurt is going to make the feeble attempt at filling Connery's shoes. It would just not work right if Dr. Henry Jones had a big part played by someone else.
 
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LOUISFILM Ltd
8:24PM on 06/07/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
wow, how disappointing. i was hoping connery would want to return. it would be retarded for speilberg and lucas to recast, lucas himself said they would be able to write the character out. with that said, if its so simple for him to be written out, could it not have been such a small role that connery would have been able to just spend a small enough amount of time away from his "fun" retirement?
wow, how disappointing. i was hoping connery would want to return. it would be retarded for speilberg and lucas to recast, lucas himself said they would be able to write the character out. with that said, if its so simple for him to be written out, could it not have been such a small role that connery would have been able to just spend a small enough amount of time away from his "fun" retirement?
 
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dome22
7:16PM on 06/07/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This is strangley a good thing...
If there is one thing we have learnt about these recent sequels, over-crowding can suck the fun out of the liveliest venture. I doubt very much the John Hurt will replace Connery. That would be sacrilegious. I think it could be better if Hurt is the father figure Indy always yearned for. Connery's absents could easily be pushed aside with a cute dead pan quip and now that I'm done selling...
If there is one thing we have learnt about these recent sequels, over-crowding can suck the fun out of the liveliest venture. I doubt very much the John Hurt will replace Connery. That would be sacrilegious. I think it could be better if Hurt is the father figure Indy always yearned for. Connery's absents could easily be pushed aside with a cute dead pan quip and now that I'm done selling myself to this, I shall drink coffee.
 
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deadshot
7:07PM on 06/07/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Mr. Spielberg, please read this.
You are far and away my favorite filmmaker of all time. RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK is my favorite film of all time. In my top 5 of all time, 2 of those films are yours. So trust me when I tell you this: Please stop this film now. I know you and Mr. Lucas have spent quite a bit on this film already. Cut your losses and close down production on this film. This is not even in response to this news,...
You are far and away my favorite filmmaker of all time. RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK is my favorite film of all time. In my top 5 of all time, 2 of those films are yours. So trust me when I tell you this: Please stop this film now. I know you and Mr. Lucas have spent quite a bit on this film already. Cut your losses and close down production on this film. This is not even in response to this news, but it certainly doesn't help matters. Move on to something else. Please. I do not want to see the legacy of the INDIANA JONES films sullied.
 
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bluetunehead
5:51PM on 06/07/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
umm
What about announcing John Hurt as having been cast in the film indicates in any way that he is replacing Connery?



I'm sure he is playing a different role.
What about announcing John Hurt as having been cast in the film indicates in any way that he is replacing Connery?



I'm sure he is playing a different role.
 
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RyFranzese24
5:43PM on 06/07/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Completely upsetting, and earth shattering. Nothing was going to get Connery back. It's a shame. The only thing left to do is bring back Sallah!
Completely upsetting, and earth shattering. Nothing was going to get Connery back. It's a shame. The only thing left to do is bring back Sallah!
 
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stock
5:35PM on 06/07/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I still don't see much of a reason to see it whether Connery is there or not, but I can't see little John Hurt replacing him. They shouldn't replace the original characters, Marcus included. So I'm hoping Hurt joins as the smarmy villian.
I still don't see much of a reason to see it whether Connery is there or not, but I can't see little John Hurt replacing him. They shouldn't replace the original characters, Marcus included. So I'm hoping Hurt joins as the smarmy villian.
 
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Burgerking
5:16PM on 06/07/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I doubt
I doubt Indy's dad will have a pivotal role in the film like he did in the 3rd. So no biggie.
I doubt Indy's dad will have a pivotal role in the film like he did in the 3rd. So no biggie.
 
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darkfly
2:53PM on 06/07/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Who cares
He wasn't that great playing Indy's father good but not great so who gives a shizzle
He wasn't that great playing Indy's father good but not great so who gives a shizzle
 
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Krypto Cookies
2:23PM on 06/07/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Well...
If you read the article on the official site it says, "While the man with the hat is back, this time he's not bringing his Dad." Plus, the article doesn't say what role John Hurt will play. I seriously DOUBT they'd recast Sean Connery
If you read the article on the official site it says, "While the man with the hat is back, this time he's not bringing his Dad." Plus, the article doesn't say what role John Hurt will play. I seriously DOUBT they'd recast Sean Connery
 
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Sinaz
2:14PM on 06/07/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Give him a white beard and a suit...
With good make up and good acting, I think it might work. Jon Hurt is afavorite of mine, and I can totally see him in a fumbling old dad comic relief role.



Kudos.
With good make up and good acting, I think it might work. Jon Hurt is afavorite of mine, and I can totally see him in a fumbling old dad comic relief role.



Kudos.
 
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StarBolt
2:07PM on 06/07/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Keep your pantyhose on...
People need to calm down...Who said Hurt was going to be Jones Sr? There are other members of the family who he could play. ...(or Marcus' brother)

People need to calm down...Who said Hurt was going to be Jones Sr? There are other members of the family who he could play. ...(or Marcus' brother)

 
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dannywalker17
1:43PM on 06/07/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
PLEASE write the character out. Replacing him is a ridiculous idea. A terrible, terrible idea.
PLEASE write the character out. Replacing him is a ridiculous idea. A terrible, terrible idea.
 
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Captain Planet
1:14PM on 06/07/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
THIS NEVER HAPPENNED TO THE OTHE FELLOW!
WHERE'S GEORGE LAZENBY WHEN YOU NEED HIM?!



Hurt's a great actor - but the rule should be no Connery, no Henry Jones, or you might as well cast Jullianne Moore in the part Hannibal-style.
WHERE'S GEORGE LAZENBY WHEN YOU NEED HIM?!



Hurt's a great actor - but the rule should be no Connery, no Henry Jones, or you might as well cast Jullianne Moore in the part Hannibal-style.
 
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Madine
1:11PM on 06/07/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
ok, Sean - enjoy the golf
this time he's not bringing his Dad



This CLEARLY tells us that the Dad part will be rewritten or taked out of the script. No recasting here. Perhaps his Dad's brother, maybe, can fill in the blanks that Henry, Sr. was to provide....



And perhaps Sean is just too ill to make more movies...perhaps this is just the best for everyone.
this time he's not bringing his Dad



This CLEARLY tells us that the Dad part will be rewritten or taked out of the script. No recasting here. Perhaps his Dad's brother, maybe, can fill in the blanks that Henry, Sr. was to provide....



And perhaps Sean is just too ill to make more movies...perhaps this is just the best for everyone.
 
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Acerbus III
1:04PM on 06/07/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
NO HENRY JONES
I am a big William Hurt fan - but if Connery isn't going to be Henry Jones then Henry Jones needs to be taken out of the script. PERIOD.
I am a big William Hurt fan - but if Connery isn't going to be Henry Jones then Henry Jones needs to be taken out of the script. PERIOD.
 
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APzombie
12:51PM on 06/07/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Please Christ, do not let Hurt take over Professor Henry Jones. If there is a God in heaven.



I'm a die hard Indy fan, and I've been hoping for a GOOD fourth Indy film since I could remember, but good news concerning Indiana Jones 4 is hard to come by lately.
Please Christ, do not let Hurt take over Professor Henry Jones. If there is a God in heaven.



I'm a die hard Indy fan, and I've been hoping for a GOOD fourth Indy film since I could remember, but good news concerning Indiana Jones 4 is hard to come by lately.
 
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Dark Knight
12:47PM on 06/07/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
With all resprect to John Hurt, but no one can replace Connery in the role of Henry Jones. The chemistry between him and Harrison will be missed. I'm really starting to believe Indy 4 is a really bad idea ....
With all resprect to John Hurt, but no one can replace Connery in the role of Henry Jones. The chemistry between him and Harrison will be missed. I'm really starting to believe Indy 4 is a really bad idea ....
 
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Obergeist
12:26PM on 06/07/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
That's going to be....
...a bit jarring.
...a bit jarring.
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