Indiana Jones 5 is making steps forward, but with Harrison Ford becoming a little old for the role and Shia LaBeouf having allegedly quit Hollywood, it’s apparent that the series might need a reboot or prequels, possibly Star Trek style. Robert Pattinson is being considered as a replacement to don the fedora and whip, which might seem like a terrible choice if you’re only thinking about his role of Edward Cullen from Twilight .
The Twilight Saga was the series that Pattinson became famous for, though he has had roles which gained him a lot less infamy. He once played the role of Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire , a much more heartfelt performance in general. Pattinson has also been in several other less famous films such as Water for Elephants , Bel Ami , and Remember Me , showing he has a better range than what the public knows him for.
The next film in the classic action archaeology franchise might not be titled Indiana Jones 5 if Robert Pattinson does take over the role made famous by Harrison Ford. He isn’t the only one in line for the role, either.
As previously reported by The Inquisitr , it had been rumored that Bradley Cooper was being considered for the title role as well, but that was proven false. Some might consider him a better choice than Pattinson though, in spite of shaky roles like the last Hangover and The A-Team .
An insider issued the following statement about the possible recasting of the title role of Indiana Jones:
“Disney is looking at its long-term options for the Indiana Jones franchise. They feel that the series has huge potential on many levels, starting with the films leading to other spin-offs like games which can generate more money than movies. Rob is top of the initial list because he has showed his acting stripes away from Twilight . But the competition will be stiff.”
Harrison Ford was said to have signed on for two more movies in the series, but it could also have been a bit of his dry wit. He has been known to pull off comedy with a straight face before, like one time when he argued with a man in a Chewbacca costume after stating he wasn’t going to talk about Star Wars .
What do you think of the possibility of Robert Pattinson being cast in the title role in Indiana Jones 5 ? Could it make his career, or further damage the franchise?
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