Harrison Ford Walked In Like Indiana Jones

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When I ponder over Harrison Ford, it’s challenging not to reminisce about the Indiana Jones films and the Star Wars series. For numerous others, this is also true since Indy and Han Solo are characters etched deeply in our collective memory as legends. Interestingly enough, even Ford’s fellow actors share this sentiment. In fact, Darren Mann – portraying Jack Dutton opposite Ford’s Jacob Dutton in 1923 – recounted a fascinating story to me about his initial encounter with Harrison Ford, an incident that brings Indiana Jones right back into the picture.

Over the past few years, Harrison Ford has been gaining attention not only for his classic movies but also on television. Most notably, he played Jacob Dutton in the prequel of “Yellowstone” titled “1923”, which recently concluded its broadcast in 2025. In other words, after wearing Indy’s iconic fedora for years, Ford swapped it for a cowboy hat on this new TV role.

Regarding that topic, when I inquired Darren Mann about the cowboy hats featured in the Yellowstone series during a Season 2 interview for 1923, he shared with me an anecdote from their initial encounter with Ford. He said…

In my account, it all started when I stepped into the wardrobe in Montana, where for the first time, I encountered Harrison. We were both there to select hats for our talented costume designer Janie [Bryant]. She always ensured we had the finest outfits. As we were trying on various hats, there was a sudden double knock on the door, followed by it swinging open. It felt like Indiana Jones himself was about to enter, complete with his iconic whip.

I’d be absolutely thrilled if this event occurred. In my mind, I picture Harrison Ford quickly opening the door and striding through, wearing his iconic wide-brimmed hat – just like Indiana Jones!

because, after all, that’s who he was with.

As I slipped on a hat, I couldn’t help but exclaim, “Well, look who’s here, young one! This hat fitting you alright?” It was none other than Indiana Jones himself, and in that moment, I felt like I had stepped right into one of his adventures. I’d recognized him instantly; he was a cinematic icon I’d grown up with, and seeing him in the flesh was an unforgettable experience.

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Afterward, I got quite excited about this fantastic tale and shared my admiration for Ford with Mann. He concurred, expressing his affection for his fellow actor as well. On that occasion, instead of responding, he simply gazed ahead, mouth agape in awe.

As a devoted cinephile, I can’t help but feel that the hilarious and iconic antics of Harrison Ford on the set of 1923 align perfectly with other such tales. Working alongside him was not just a privilege for John Mann, but even Brandon Sklenar, portraying Spencer Dutton, found himself in awe of the experience. The sheer thrill of sharing a burning building escape with this legendary co-star made it feel like I was starring in an action epic, reminiscent of Die Hard, John Wick, or perhaps even Indiana Jones.

In summary, Darren Mann’s account of his interaction with Harrison Ford was incredibly charming, suggesting they shared an enjoyable, old-fashioned cowboy adventure together.

Should you be interested in watching these two characters wearing cowboy hats while safeguarding the Dutton ranch, you can access all episodes of the series “1923” by subscribing to Paramount+.

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2025-04-10 05:07