Indiana Jones Disney+ Series Eyed for Development

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Indiana Jones Disney+ Series Eyed for Development

Disney is looking to develop a television series based on the Indiana Jones franchise for Disney+, according to a recent report from Variety.

The report notes that both Disney and Lucasfilm have been bringing up the possibility of creating a show for Disney+ set in the world of Indiana Jones. While nothing is fully confirmed as of now, the company is looking for a writer to come on and help develop the project, meaning there is no plot information or even tiny hints at what the project might be about.

The idea of a new Indiana Jones project for Disney+ comes as Indiana Jones 5 is set to release in 2023. That film will mark the final time that actor Harrison Ford appears as the character, so it’s not entirely too surprising that Disney would look to keep the franchise going without Ford. However, this isn’t the first time that Indiana Jones has had a television series. In the early 90s, ABC’s The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles aired for two seasons from 1992-1993 and even had four made-for-TV-specials throughout.

Indiana Jones 5 will once again be led by Harrison Ford as he reprises one of his most iconic roles as the titular explorer. Joining him as the female lead is Emmy and Golden Globe winner Phoebe Waller-Bridge. The final installment will also feature the introduction of other franchise newcomers Antonio Banderas, Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Kretschmann, Boyd Holbrook, and Shaunette Renée Wilson, who have been cast in undisclosed roles.

The long-awaited film is being directed by Oscar nominee James Mangold (Logan) from a new screenplay he is co-writing with Jez and John-Henry Butterworth, who collaborated on Ford v Ferrari. Mangold took over the director’s chair last year after Steven Spielberg had exited his directorial duties for the film. Despite his exit, he will still remain part of the film’s production as a producer.

Indiana Jones 5 will be produced by Kathleen Kennedy, original franchise director Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall, and Simon Emanuel, with John Williams returning to score the film, continuing a musical journey that began 40 years ago with Raiders of the Lost Ark.