Why Sean Connery Rejected Indiana Jones 4

Sean Connery’s performance in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is unforgettable, and many wanted the actor to play the role of Henry Jones in the fourth part of the saga, The Royal Skull. But in 2007, the British raised the hopes of fans.

“I thought about it for a long time, and if anything brought me out of retirement, it was an Indiana Jones movie. I love working with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, and obviously it’s a great honor. Harrison Ford as a son.”Sean Connery said in a press release.“But in the end, I still find retirement funnier!”

That’s why Sean Connery didn’t play in Indiana Jones 4 because he wanted a well-deserved retirement. So many formal speeches. Because Later interview with The Hollywood ReporterThe actor revealed the real reason for rejecting Indy!

Fresh off the bad experience of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Sean Connery received a phone call from Steven Spielberg, who absolutely wanted him to star in the fourth installment of the iconic saga.

“I talked to Spielberg, but it didn’t work out”– Sean Connery told The Hollywood Reporter. “The role written for me wasn’t big enough, it wasn’t worth coming back. And yet they took the story in a different direction where Indy’s father wasn’t as important. I suggested. If they kill the character, it would be more interesting.” A proposal that was finally accepted!

A few months later, an MTV interviewSean Connery has given his opinion on Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull, part of a franchise that has frankly divided the public and critics. “When was the last indie I saw? Yes, I did. I thought it was pretty good.”– said the actor. Before I added that there was also a movie “a little too long” to his taste.