Composer John Williams says that Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny may be shooting a new ending. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is the fifth film in the franchise, with director James Mangold, known for Logan, Ford v Ferrari, and Walk the Line, taking over for Steven Spielberg behind the camera. Harrison Ford is once again donning Indy's iconic fedora in the lead role, accompanied by John Rhys-Davies as his loyal friend Sallah. The new cast includes Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen, Boyd Holbrook, Toby Jones, and Antonio Banderas.
While playing pieces from some of his classic film compositions and previewing part of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny's score in Italy (via BadTaste.it), composer John Williams made mention of a new ending being filmed. He drops the news by casually pointing out that the fifth Indiana Jones movie is almost done, noting one crucial piece that may be filmed in the coming weeks: a new ending. Check out Williams' comments on Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny's new ending below:
So we have just about completed the film. We have maybe another ending to shoot and to record, maybe in a couple weeks.
Why Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny May Need A New Ending
Reshoots are commonplace in Hollywood, especially on projects as big as Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. While grabbing extra shots to allow for a more cohesive vision would seem logical, shooting a new ending may have more significant implications for the film. The perceived need for a new ending could also stem from the rumored test screenings the film has undergone.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is rumored to have had less than favorable test screenings, with many viewers displeased by the ending. One of the endings that was said to be screened is a passing of the torch to Waller-Bridge's character Helena, setting her up as the new adventurer to carry on the franchise. Mangold has since denied the replacement rumors, pushing the idea that passing the torch is not even on the table for the film. However, if Williams is correct about a new ending being filmed, it could mean that Mangold and his team are shooting the new finale in response to the test screenings, indicating there may be some validity when it comes to passing the torch. The new ending could be to erase their earlier intentions, providing a more satisfactory finale for fans of the franchise and ultimately making their claims about not passing the torch true.
What Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny has in store for audiences remains to be seen. However, if a new ending is being filmed, it proves that those handling the IP are looking to keep fans happy, likely to avoid the disdain heaped upon the franchise's last installment, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny still has a few months before it hits screens, with audiences keeping a watchful eye on the beloved franchise, hoping for the best when it hits theaters next June.
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