Not Again! Harrison Ford injured on set, sparks Indiana Jones 5 production challenge
Despite a shoulder injury while rehearsing a fight scene for Indiana Jones 5, 78-year-old Harrison Ford's remarkable fitness leads to hopeful recovery and production reconfiguration.

Over a year ago, Hollywood veteran Harrison Ford found himself in an unexpected tangle during the production of Indiana Jones 5. Yes, we're looking back at that suspenseful moment when Ford, in the midst of rehearsing a fight scene, injured his shoulder and briefly halted the film's production.
"A Fight Scene Goes Wrong: Ford's Injury on Set"
While rehearsing for an action-packed sequence, Ford hurt his shoulder, throwing a temporary spanner in the works. According to Deadline, the precise severity of his injury wasn't immediately clear, but it was serious enough to prompt a shift in the production schedule. Director James Mangold bravely maneuvered through this hurdle, continuing to shoot around the injured actor while his treatment course was being decided.
"The Indiana Jones 5 Saga: Production Challenges and Hopes"
The much-anticipated Indiana Jones 5, with a star-studded cast that includes Mads Mikkelsen, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Boyd Holbrook, Shaunette Renée Wilson, and Thomas Kretschmann, had begun filming just a few weeks prior in Pinewood and other UK locations. But Ford's injury threw a twist into the works, making it necessary to reconfigure the filming schedule.
As a testament to Ford's indomitable spirit, the production continued despite the incident. Disney confirmed the injury, stating, "In the course of rehearsing for a fight scene, Harrison Ford sustained an injury involving his shoulder. Production will continue while the appropriate course of treatment is evaluated, and the filming schedule will be reconfigured as needed in the coming weeks."
For fans who remember Ford's serious leg injury on the set of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 2014, this incident may have sparked a sense of deja vu. However, let's remember that Ford, even at the age of 78, is in extraordinary shape. This 'momentary setback' has just added a layer of suspense to the making of Indiana Jones 5, and we can't wait to see how Ford and the team have bounced back in the film set for release on July 29, 2022.
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