Harrison Ford, the iconic actor behind Indiana Jones, has expressed his approval of Troy Baker's portrayal of the character in the video game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, Ford humorously remarked, "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 beloved franchise, though it may not be considered part of the official canon. 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 the game's success, the franchise's creators might consider focusing more on this new direction rather than bringing Ford back to reprise his role.
Ford, known for his roles in Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and soon in the Marvel universe, joins a growing list of creatives who are critical of AI's use in media. Notable figures like Tim Burton have called AI-generated art "very disturbing," while Nicolas Cage has labeled it a "dead end."
Voice actors have also voiced their concerns about AI. Ned Luke, known for his role in Grand Theft Auto 5, criticized a chatbot that used his voice without permission. Similarly, Doug Cockle, the voice behind The Witcher, told IGN that while AI is "inevitable," it is also "dangerous," echoing Luke's sentiment that such technologies could rob voice actors of their income.
