Harrison Ford, the iconic actor behind Indiana Jones, has expressed his satisfaction with Troy Baker's portrayal of the character in the video game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, Ford humorously remarked, "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 praised Baker's performance, noting, "He did a brilliant job, and it didn’t take AI to do it."
Released in December, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has been described as an "authentic" addition to the franchise, though it may not be considered canonical. This game's positive reception contrasts sharply with the lukewarm response to the 2023 film Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, which marked the series' first new cinematic installment in years. Given the game's success, the creators might consider steering the franchise in this new direction, possibly moving away from Ford reprising his role.
Ford, celebrated for his roles in Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and upcoming Marvel projects, joins a growing list of creatives voicing concerns over the use of artificial intelligence in media. Notable figures like Tim Burton have labeled AI-generated art as "very disturbing," while Nicolas Cage has called it a "dead end."
The issue of AI extends to voice acting as well. Ned Luke, known for his role in Grand Theft Auto 5, has publicly criticized a chatbot that mimicked his voice. Similarly, Doug Cockle, the voice behind The Witcher, shared with IGN his belief that AI is "inevitable" yet "dangerous," echoing Luke's sentiment that such technologies could deprive voice actors of their livelihoods.