Post by PoolMan on Jun 7, 2007 14:56:53 GMT -5
From IGN.com:
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"Previously confirmed cast members Harrison Ford and Shia LaBeouf will be joined by Cate Blanchett and Ray Winstone -- the inclusion of both actors was reported in industry newspapers without an official confirmation.
Brand new to the cast is Oscar-nominated actor John Hurt. While Hurt's involvement in the film is news, there's no info on the veteran actor's role.
The biggest news of all, however, is that Sean Connery will not be returning as Henry Jones, Sr. The following statement from Connery, who retired from acting in 2005, was included in the news release:
"I get asked the question so often, I thought it best to make an announcement. 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. I, do however, have one bit of advice for Junior: Demand that the critters be digital, the cliffs be low, and for goodness sake keep that whip by your side at all times in case you need to escape from the stunt coordinator! This is a remarkable cast, and I can only say, 'Break a leg, everyone.' I'll see you on May 22, 2008 at the theater!" "
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Classy way to bow out, but I'm sure going to miss Connery. He was probably one of my favourite parts of Last Crusade.
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"Previously confirmed cast members Harrison Ford and Shia LaBeouf will be joined by Cate Blanchett and Ray Winstone -- the inclusion of both actors was reported in industry newspapers without an official confirmation.
Brand new to the cast is Oscar-nominated actor John Hurt. While Hurt's involvement in the film is news, there's no info on the veteran actor's role.
The biggest news of all, however, is that Sean Connery will not be returning as Henry Jones, Sr. The following statement from Connery, who retired from acting in 2005, was included in the news release:
"I get asked the question so often, I thought it best to make an announcement. 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. I, do however, have one bit of advice for Junior: Demand that the critters be digital, the cliffs be low, and for goodness sake keep that whip by your side at all times in case you need to escape from the stunt coordinator! This is a remarkable cast, and I can only say, 'Break a leg, everyone.' I'll see you on May 22, 2008 at the theater!" "
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Classy way to bow out, but I'm sure going to miss Connery. He was probably one of my favourite parts of Last Crusade.
