Summary
Harrison Ford has once again complimented Troy Baker for his performance inIndiana Jones and the Great Circle, claiming that the actor’s work is proof that AI isn’t necessary to replicate an iconic voice. Veteran voice actor Troy Baker stepped in for Harrison Ford as Dr. Henry “Indiana” Jones inIndiana Jones and the Great Circle, which launched on Xbox Series X/S consoles and PC back in December 2024. Baker almost didn’t get the role, as Bethesda head Todd Howard needed to be convinced by the rest of the development team to cast him following a series of blind tests.
Troy Baker did get to play the legendary treasure hunter inIndiana Jones and the Great Circlethough, earning high praise due to his near spot-on impression of Harrison Ford after fully committing himself to channeling the famed actor in one of his most beloved roles. Even the original Indiana Jones himself acknowledged Baker’s workat The Game Awards 2024, where Harrison Ford, Todd Howard, and Troy Baker presented the award for Best Performance. While Baker himself wasn’t nominated, his performance inIndiana Jones and the Great Circleleft a mark on fans all the same.
Harrison Ford had even more kind things to say about Troy Baker in a recent interview withThe Wall Street Journal, in which he discussedIndiana Jones and the Great Circleamong other topics. In a snippet shared by Culture Crave, Ford describedBaker’s performance inIndiana Jonesas “brilliant” and pointed to it as proof that AI isn’t needed to recreate a famous voice like his. “You don’t need artificial intelligence to steal my soul,” Ford stated. “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.”
Harrison Ford Praises Troy Baker’s Indiana Jones Performance
Ford’s comments about AI are a comment sentiment among the acting community, especially when it comes to video games. Veteran voice actors likeJennifer Hale and David Hayterhave spoken out against the use of generative AI to replicate their voices in the past, and these concerns were a factor in SAG-AFTRA going on strike against several noted developers last summer.
You don’t need artificial intelligence to steal my soul. you may already do it for nickels and dimes with good ideas and talent. [Troy Baker] did a brilliant job and it didn’t take AI to do it.
Harrison Ford will soon add another iconic franchise to his belt, as he will make his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut as President Thunderbolt Ross/Red Hulk inCaptain America: Brave New Worldon February 14. As forIndiana Jones and the Great Circle, the game isset to launch on PlayStation 5sometime during 2025’s first two fiscal quarters, meaning it might not be long before gamers who missed out on the Xbox and PC launches get to hear Troy Baker’s take on the fedora-wearing historian who Harrison Ford first embodied on the silver screen.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
WHERE TO PLAY
Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a first-person, single-player adventure set between the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade. The year is 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them - Indiana Jones™. You’ll become the legendary archaeologist in this cinematic action-adventure game from MachineGames, the award-winning studio behind the recent Wolfenstein series, and executive produced by Hall of Fame game designer Todd Howard.YOU ARE INDIANA JONESLive the adventure as Indy in a thrilling story full of exploration, immersive action, and intriguing puzzles. As the brilliant archaeologist – famed for his keen intellect, cunning resourcefulness, and trademark humor – you will travel the world in a race against enemy forces to discover the secrets to one of the greatest mysteries of all time.A WORLD OF MYSTERY AWAITSTravel from the halls of Marshall College to the heart of the Vatican, the pyramids of Egypt, the sunken temples of Sukhothai, and beyond. When a break-in in the dead of night ends in a confrontation with a mysterious colossal man, you must set out to discover the world-shattering secret behind the theft of a seemingly unimportant artifact. Forging new alliances and facing familiar enemies, you’ll engage with intriguing characters, use guile and wits to solve ancient riddles, and survive intense set-pieces.WHIP-CRACKING ACTIONIndiana’s trademark whip remains at the heart of his gear and can be used to distract, disarm, and attack enemies. But the whip isn’t just a weapon, it’s Indy’s most valuable tool for navigating the environment. Swing over unsuspecting patrols and scale walls as you make your way through a striking world. Combine stealth infiltration, melee combat, and gunplay to combat the enemy threat and unravel the mystery.THE SPIRIT OF DISCOVERYVenture through a dynamic mix of linear, narrative-driven gameplay and open-area maps. Indulge your inner explorer and unearth a world of fascinating secrets, deadly traps ,and fiendish puzzles, where anything could potentially hide the next piece of the mystery – or snakes. Why did it have to be snakes?
