Harrison Ford is a global icon when it comes to power-packed, adventurous roles. From Han Solo to Indiana Jones, the 80-year-old superstar still delivers action like a young action hero. In a recent conversation, he shared his secrets to relevance even after 40 years of Indiana Jones: Raiders of the lost ark and the bumpy patches in his acting career which actually added some ‘mileage to his years’.
“I was afraid I was going to wear out my face before I had a chance to do the kind of work I wanted to do, which was films.”
On staying relevant even in his 80s, Harrison Ford shared his mantra saying, “It’s more about movies and the pleasure that a movie can bring, than it is about archaeology. They’re great family movies and I’m so grateful that they’ve given me the opportunity to reach new generations of people and film goers. It’s been a brilliant kind of boost to my career to have made these kinds of family films and I really am hoping that this film will be seen with families in a theatre.”
Tracing back to his initial days as an actor, Ford also opened up on his fears of wearing out before doing films, he added “I was afraid I was going to wear out my face before I had a chance to do the kind of work I wanted to do, which was films. Now, ironically, television has become so big , the writing has become so fantastic. The opportunities in television are equal to those in films. But there’s still something about being in a dark room with a bunch of strangers and a wonderful sound system and having that common experience.”