Exclusive: Shia LeBeouf Talks Indy IV! And – do we have a title at long last?
Phew, it’s all kicking off over at Indy IV Towers, isn’t it? First of all came today’s news that Cate Blanchett has signed on to play an as-yet undisclosed role opposite Harrison Ford in the fourth Indy movie.
Then an email from an anonymous source dropped into Empire’s inbox this morning, which speculates that Messrs. Lucas and Spielberg may have finally settled on a title: it's all very unofficial at this point, but the current thinking is that the movie may wind up as Indiana Jones And The City Of Gods.
And, last but not least, our man at ShoWest, the big old exhibitor, erm, exhibition in Las Vegas, has reported back with an exclusive quote or two from Shia LeBeouf on his rumoured involvement in Indy IV/City Of Gods/Whatever It’s Called.
Now, if you’ve been keeping up to date, you’ll know that LeBeouf, who will soon be seen in the forthcoming Transformers, has been linked with the role of Indiana Jones’ son (would that make him Henry Jones III?), with some sources claiming that the deal was as good as done and dusted. But according to The Beef, that just ain’t so.
“I was rumoured to be in Superman as Jimmy Olsen, and I put a lot of eggs in that basket and I was really excited about it, so super-stoked,” said the 20 year-old actor. “Then it fell through. This is that same type of thing for me...”
Ah, but does that mean that there’s some truth in it? After all, for something to possibly fall through, the possibility of it remaining upright must first exist, non?
“It is a rumour, one that I might have started,” continued The Beef. “Who wouldn't? But at this point I don't have it and I'd be lying if I said I did. So it's a rumour, and maybe it's a rumour that's helping or hindering me. I don't know what the role is, I don't know if there is a role... but it's one of those things. It's just another rumour.”
Well, thanks for clearing that up, Shia. As for that rumoured title, it certainly sounds suitably Indiana Jonesy, and right now some of Empire’s finest brains are working hard to figure out if it’s a) genuine, and b) holds any clues as to the object Indy will be looking for this time around. We’re pretty sure that there is no connection to Fernando Meirelles’ classic, City Of God, though. Let the speculation begin!
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I agree with keyser, the son of so and so stories are normally a piss poor, watered down version of the originals greatness and this will be no exception. I think harrison is the greatest action hero ever but has anyone gone up to him and said "seriously harrison, what the fuck are you thinking?!" The man still has the presence of a great film icon but will he be able to keep up with the spirit and energy of the first films? I honestly doubt it, and as for that no necked arsewipe lucas... Read More
Henry Jones III, Junior Junior Jones, Eerie Indiana Jones...
... who gives a fuck? It's a Son story. It's the same old, same old passing on the baton to a new generation for more cash-cow sequels that tarnish the kudos of a modern classic original - Raiders of the Lost Ark. George Lucas really knows how to lessen greatness doesn't he?
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Who the hell is this guy Shia laBeouf?! And how is he getting these gigs?! Who is he sleeping with?!
What kind of name is Shia leBoeuf?! Is he related to Chia lePeau?! ... Read More
I only hope that Lucas' predilection for saturating everything with CGI does not get a look in here. Real stunts performed by real actors/stuntmen that looked real and made you go "Oof!" (and on real sets and locations) were one of the many aspects of the original films that made them so memorable. As long as Spielberg recognises this and keeps Lucas away from the sodding computer, I'm hopeful. ... Read More
Can't wait for this, Spielberg will do it right, he has too, look at the love that goes into his films, and he is infinately superior to Lucas so it will work. As for a successor surely Nathan Fillion has the charm, ability and the look? ... Read More
Is Shia's casting with a view to taking over Harrison Ford for the future of the series ? In my view what made Ford so successful was his humour timing and charisma as well as being a top actor of course. So in this view I would look for those qualities in his son, if they go for a straight lookalike it won't work. Indiana's son must be a similar type, we must be able to laugh at him and with him as well as being drawn in excitement of the action. Straight action faces are most boring. ... Read More
L: Mad Dog Tannen
Then we have a dull actress who is in lots of poor films that nobody sees.
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Bullcrap. Elizabeth, The Lord of the Rings, The Aviator and Hot Fuzz. Blanchett is a great omen. ... Read More
