Harrison Ford, the iconic Indiana Jones, has lauded Troy Baker's portrayal of the 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 performance, 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 an authentic, albeit potentially non-canonical, addition to the Indiana Jones franchise. This contrasts with the less-well-received 2023 film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, suggesting a potential shift towards video game adaptations for future installments.
Ford's comments echo the concerns of other prominent figures in the entertainment industry regarding AI's use in creative fields. Tim Burton has described AI-generated art as "very disturbing," and Nicolas Cage has deemed it a "dead end." The sentiment extends to voice actors as well, with Ned Luke (Grand Theft Auto 5) and Doug Cockle (The Witcher) voicing concerns about AI's potential to usurp their livelihoods. While Cockle acknowledges AI's inevitability, he highlights its inherent dangers and the threat it poses to actors' income.
