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 lauded Troy Baker's performance as the titular character in the video game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, asserting that AI isn't necessary to capture an actor's essence. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, Ford expressed his satisfaction with Baker's portrayal, 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."

Released in December, The Great Circle offers a purportedly authentic, albeit non-canonical, addition to the Indiana Jones franchise, following the 2023 release of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Interestingly, the game received significantly more positive feedback than the latest film, potentially influencing future franchise direction away from further live-action films starring Ford.

Ford joins a growing chorus of creatives voicing concerns over AI's application in film and media. His sentiments echo those of other prominent figures, including Tim Burton, who described AI-generated art as "very disturbing," and Nicolas Cage, who deemed it a "dead end." The concerns extend to the voice acting community, with actors like Ned Luke (Grand Theft Auto 5) and Doug Cockle (The Witcher) expressing anxieties about AI's potential to displace actors and diminish their livelihoods. While Cockle acknowledges AI's inevitability, he emphasizes its inherent dangers and the detrimental impact of AI-powered chatbots on voice actors' income.