'Indiana Jones 5' Enlists 'Jurassic Park' Writer
Following hard on the heels of Disney's official announcement of the fifth installment in the "Indiana Jones" series, a new report is now saying that the movie will be penned by David Koepp.
This new "Indiana Jones 5" update comes from The Hollywood Reporter. Koepp and director Steven Spielberg have worked together before. Koepp was also tapped as the screenwriter of Spielberg-directed films "The Lost World: Jurassic Park," "War of the Worlds," and "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull."
Audiences in general and "Indiana Jones" fans in particular think poorly of this previous "Indiana Jones" film. It's no surprise then that social media users who are fans of the franchise have been expressing their dismay at Spielberg's choice. Other fans were more forgiving and are willing to give Koepp another shot at the franchise. These fans cite Koepp's previous blockbluster movies, including 1993's "Jurassic Park," "Mission: Impossible," and Sam Raimi's 2002 "Spider-Man" starring Tobey Maguire.
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In any case, Koepp is still considered to be an A-list writer, though some might say his screenplay is a bit of hit and miss. He recently wrote "Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit" and "Mortdecai," and these were thought to have been "huge flops." He is also the writer of the movie adaptation of Dan Brown's "Inferno," which will hit theaters on October 28, 2016. He has also a number of directing roles under his belt.
Disney confirmed the film last week. The movie will see Spielberg and actor Harrison Ford return. However, George Lucas, who conceived of the series, was not mentioned in the official announcement. Industry followers are suggesting that based on "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," Lucas might not play any part in the upcoming movie.
The plot of "Indiana Jones 5" has not been revealed yet, though some publications are already speculating about the possibilities. Multiple sites say the new movie might focus on a flashback to the classic Jones time period with Ford's appearance limited to bookends in later decades.
