Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Is Proof 'You Don't Need AI to Steal My Soul,' Harrison Ford Says

Harrison Ford, the iconic Indiana Jones, has praised Troy Baker's performance as the famed adventurer in the video game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, stating that it proves "you don't need artificial intelligence to steal my soul." Speaking with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, Ford expressed his satisfaction with Baker's portrayal, emphasizing the actor's talent and skill. He declared, "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 offers an "authentic," though perhaps non-canonical, addition to the long-running Indiana Jones franchise. This contrasts with the lukewarm reception of the latest film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, released in 2023. The game's positive response may influence future franchise decisions, potentially steering away from further film installments featuring Ford.

Ford joins a growing chorus of creatives voicing concerns about AI's role in film and media. He stands alongside figures like Tim Burton, who described AI-generated art as "very disturbing," and Nicolas Cage, who deemed it a "dead end." The sentiment extends 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 negatively impact their livelihoods and the industry as a whole. Cockle acknowledged AI's inevitability but cautioned about its dangerous potential, echoing Luke's concern that AI applications effectively rob voice actors of income.