Harrison Ford, the iconic Indiana Jones, recently praised Troy Baker's performance as the famed adventurer in the video game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, 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." Ford expressed his satisfaction with Baker's portrayal to The Wall Street Journal Magazine, highlighting the actor's talent as the reason for the successful performance.
Released in December, The Great Circle offers an "authentic" take on the Indiana Jones franchise, though its canonicity remains debated. This new entry arrives following the 2023 release of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, a film that received mixed reviews, in contrast to the positive reception of the game. This disparity in critical response might influence the franchise's future direction, potentially favoring video game adaptations over further film installments starring Ford.
Ford joins a growing chorus of creatives voicing concerns about AI's use in media. He echoes sentiments expressed by figures like Tim Burton, who described AI-generated art as "very disturbing," and Nicolas Cage, who labeled 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 undermine their livelihoods. While acknowledging AI's inevitability, Cockle highlighted its inherent dangers and the threat it poses to voice actors' income.
