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 actor, recently praised Troy Baker's performance as Indy in the video game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, stating that it demonstrates the unnecessary use of artificial intelligence for voice acting. Speaking with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, Ford expressed his satisfaction with Baker's portrayal, emphasizing that genuine talent and creative vision are sufficient to capture an actor's essence. He declared, "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 non-canonical, addition to the Indiana Jones franchise, a welcome contrast to the less-well-received 2023 film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. This positive reception of the game might influence future franchise decisions, potentially steering away from further film installments featuring Ford.

Ford joins a growing chorus of creatives expressing concerns about AI's role in film and media. He stands alongside figures like Tim Burton, who described AI-generated art as "very disturbing," and Nicolas Cage, who deemed it a "dead end." The sentiment extends to the voice acting community, with actors such as Ned Luke (Grand Theft Auto 5) and Doug Cockle (The Witcher) voicing their opposition to AI's encroachment on their profession, citing concerns about job displacement and unfair compensation.