James Mangold confirmed to direct 'Indiana Jonas 5' starring Harrison Ford

Indiana Jones 5 is a much-awaited film in Hollywood blockbuster franchise. Earlier, it was revealed that Steven Spielberg who helmed first four films will be stepping down and reports about direct James Mangold taking his spot were making rounds. w it is confirmed that latter will helm fifth Indian Jones movie. 

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James Mangold confirmed to direct Indiana Jones 5

In an interview with a daily, Frank Marshall, co-producer of Indian Jones films, explained why James Mangold is an ideal choice to take over Steven Spielberg’s directorial duty. He said that it is Mangold’s love of franchise while ding that he is a wonderful filmmaker. Marshall thinks that Mangold has a relationship with Ford Harrison. He stated that it was all of right pieces coming toger at right time, as he confirmed James as director of Indiana Jones 5 in interview.

James Mangold was highly appreciated for his last two films as a director. It includes Logan (2017) starring Hugh Jackman, where actor bid farewell to his 17 years long portrayal of Wolverine. Ar one is his 2019 released Ford V Ferrari starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale. Seeing his recent works, many have high expectations from Mangold.

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About Indian Jones 

Indian Jones franchise begins in 1981 with film Raiders of Lost Ark starring Harrison Ford in le. It was followed by a prequel, Indiana Jones and Temple of Doom (1984), a sequel, Indiana Jones and Last Cruse and Indiana Jones and Kingdom of Crystal Skull (2008). All films in  Indian Jones franchise were directed by Steven Spielberg and his absence from fifth film sdened many. However, Frank Marshall said that Spielberg is staying on project as a producer while ding that y have got best of everything. Harrison Ford is also confirmed to play le in untitled fifth film.

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Indiana Jones 5 has been long due and has been in works since 2012. movie was supposed to release earlier to but was postponed to early 2020. It was recently again pushed ahe as it faced production issues due to coronavirus crisis and is w slated to hit atres on July 29, 2020.

Talking about Indiana Jones 5 production, Frank Marshall said that y are looking at guidelines from health experts and studios and different parts of business. y are just trying to incorporate everything, so y can move forward and be safe. He ded that it is going to obviously slow things down, so y are trying to just. Marshall mentioned that we would t see a lot of big crowd scenes, for example, for a while.

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