Harrison Ford, the iconic Indiana Jones, has lauded Troy Baker's portrayal of the character in the video game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, asserting that AI isn't necessary to capture an actor's essence. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, Ford expressed his satisfaction with Baker's performance, 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."
Released in December, The Great Circle is considered an authentic addition to the franchise, albeit perhaps not canon. This contrasts with the less-than-stellar reception of the latest Indiana Jones film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, released in 2023. This disparity in critical response might steer future franchise endeavors towards video game adaptations, potentially lessening the need for Ford's direct involvement.
Ford joins a growing chorus of creatives voicing concerns about AI's role in filmmaking and media. He echoes sentiments expressed by figures like Tim Burton, who found AI-generated art "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) expressing anxieties about AI's potential to displace actors and diminish their income. While acknowledging AI's inevitability, Cockle highlighted its inherent dangers and the unethical practice of using AI to replicate actors' voices without compensation.
