‘It’s a dream come true’: Phoebe Waller-Bridge steps into action as Helena, Indiana Jones’ partner, in Dial of Destiny trailer
Not quite as iconic as the bullwhip and battered fedora, but British actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge cuts an old Hollywood script in the new Indiana Jones movie, venturing out in high-waisted cream linen pants. and a white men’s suit (increasingly dirty). shirt.
The 37-year-old actress plays Indy’s rebellious goddaughter Helena in Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny, which opens in theaters June 30.
Director James Mangold is nervous if anyone suggests that PWB could be the new Indy, but images shown by Disney in London this week reveal that she’s a pretty spectacular companion.
‘It’s a dream come true’: Phoebe Waller-Bridge steps into action as Helena, Indiana Jones’ partner, in Dial of Destiny trailer
Phoebe calls her character ‘mysterious but charming’; and, although she introduces herself as ‘the girl next door’, she is also ‘a con artist’.
The film is set in the late ’60s and shows Indy quiet and working as a college professor, longing for his former life of high-octane excitement.
He has been awakened from his slumber by the prospect of ex-Nazis infiltrating the 1969 US moon landing project, particularly an old Nazi, Jurgen Voller, who wants to use him to gain world power.
The 37-year-old actress said: “It’s a dream come true to be in an Indiana Jones movie and to work alongside Harrison Ford.” It was a very easy part to say yes to.
Phoebe said: “It’s a dream come true to be in an Indiana Jones movie and to work alongside Harrison Ford. It was such an easy part to say yes to.
“Making the film was everything I could have hoped for, with the opportunity to work on my own stunts and action sequences. If the script said jump into the back of a vehicle, I jumped into the back of a vehicle!’
The film’s co-stars include Antonio Banderas, Toby Jones, and Mads Mikkelsen.
Harrison proves he’s still got it in the first trailer for his highly anticipated adventure film.
Daring: The 80-year-old Hollywood icon returns as everyone’s favorite teacher alongside co-star Phoebe in a new trailer capturing their many daring adventures.
The clip shows Indy facing new enemies after he seemingly came out of retirement from a quieter life in education, plus the results of advanced technology reducing the star’s age for a flashback scene.
Scenes show Indy galloping through a patriotic parade and subway track, once again whipping out his famous whip.
The chance to return to Indy’s world was exciting for the actor, who wasn’t quite ready to say goodbye to his famous alter ego. “I thought it would be nice to see one where Indiana Jones was at the end of his journey. If a script came along that I felt gave me a way to extend the character.’
But going back to action mode nearly 40 years after making the original wasn’t easy. “Filming was hard and long and arduous,” the action hero admitted. “But I’m very happy with the movie we have.”
Indiana Jones 5 is expected to be released in theaters on June 30, 2023.
Movie Icon: A rugged-looking Harrison appears in a poster for the new movie