Indiana Jones and the Wheel of Destiny has come a long way. The film was officially announced in 2016. It followed several start date shifts and a change of direction. Lucasfilm wanted to make sure everything was perfect for the Indy return. Last night the time had finally come and the sequel celebrated its premiere.
It was a special evening, especially for the main actor Harrison Ford. While thunderous applause was to be expected at the premiere, festival director Thierry Fremaux surprised the actor with a prestigious award: the Palm of honor for his life’s work. Ford was visibly touched by the unexpected gesture.
Tears and palm of honour: Indiana Jones 5 with Harrison Ford celebrates its premiere in Cannes
As reported by the Hollywood Reporter, the audience applauded for five minutes. Harrison Ford with tears in his eyes – here you can watch the video of the premiere that has been circulating on the internet since yesterday.
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No less touching is Ford’s speech, with which he accepts the palm of honour.
They say when you’re dying you watch your life flash before your eyes, and I just watched my life flash before my eyes—a big part of my life, but not all of my life. My life has been through my dear wife allowswho has supported my passion and my dreams and I am very grateful for that.
Thanks also go to all the fans who have accompanied his career over the years.
i love you too Thanks. you have my life sense and meaning given, and for that I am grateful. I’m so grateful to have the opportunity to work with artists like Jim, Phoebe and even Mads.
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In addition to Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Boyd Holbrook, Ethan Isidore, Shaunette Renée Wilson and Mads Mikkelsen attended the premiere. Who also could not be missing: director and co-author James Mangold (Logan), who with Indiana Jones and the wheel of fate in the Steven Spielberg’s footsteps kicks.
When will Indiana Jones 5 be in theaters?
We don’t have to wait much longer. Indiana Jones and the Wheel of Destiny opens on June 29, 2023 in the cinema. It’s the last time we’ll see Harrison Ford in the role of the legendary adventurer and archaeologist.
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