Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Is Proof 'You Don't Need AI to Steal My Soul,' Harrison Ford Says

Harrison Ford, the iconic Indiana Jones, recently praised Troy Baker's performance as the famed adventurer in the video game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, 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." Ford expressed his satisfaction with Baker's portrayal, highlighting the actor's skill and dismissing the need for AI in achieving an authentic performance.

Released in December, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle offers an "authentic," though perhaps non-canonical, addition to the long-running franchise. This stands in contrast to the less favorably received 2023 film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. The game's positive reception might influence future franchise decisions, potentially shifting focus towards video game adaptations rather than further film installments with Ford.

Ford joins a growing chorus of creatives voicing concerns about AI in media. He echoes sentiments expressed by figures like Tim Burton, who described AI-generated art as "very disturbing," and Nicolas Cage, who deemed it a "dead end." The concerns extend to the voice acting community, with actors such as Ned Luke (Grand Theft Auto 5) and Doug Cockle (The Witcher) criticizing AI's potential to negatively impact actors' livelihoods and creative control. While acknowledging AI's inevitability, Cockle highlighted its inherent dangers and the threat it poses to actors' income.