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Actress Carrie Fisher is known for her performance as Leia Organa in theStar Warsfranchise. After originating the role in the original trilogy of movies, Fisher also returned as Princess Leia for the sequels. Aside from her work on the space opera franchise, Fisher also contributed to theIndiana Jonesfranchise.
During an interview, Lucasfilm producer Rick McCallum spoke about Fisher’s work on the action-adventure franchise. McCallum corroborated the reports of Fisher helping with the incident, which deals with the titular archaeologist losing his virginity. Here is everything you need to know about Carrie Fisher’s role in Indiana Jones’ story.
Star WarsProducer Revealed Carrie Fisher’s Involvement in Indiana Jones Losing His Virginity
ActressCarrie Fisherworked alongside Harrison Ford in theStar Warsfranchise, created by George Lucas. Ford later played the role of the titular archaeologist inIndiana Jones, also shepherded by Lucas. However, unbeknownst to many, Fisher was involved in the franchise.
During an appearance at theSalt Lake Comic Conin 2015, Fisher spoke about helping Lucas write an episode ofThe Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, primarily the one where Jones loses his virginity to Mata Hari.
I wrote it with George [Lucas.] We wrote Indiana Jones losing his virginity to Mata Hari. It went very well.
In an interview with the Star Wars Insider Magazine, producer Rick McCallum corroborated Fisher’s statement while shedding additional light on her involvement in theIndiana Jonesprequel series.
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McCallum explained that the series had to recast the actress playing Mata Hari. Furthermore, the producer had to follow a tight schedule and work in low temperatures in Prague, where the episode was shot.
Carrie came in and helped us with the new actress.
McCallum made the above statement (via/Film), highlighting Fisher’s involvement in the episode, titledParis, October 1916. Fisher’s creative input in the episode is interesting because of herwhirlwind but brief affairwith Indiana Jones actor Harrison Ford.
Carrie Fisher Argued With George Lucas onYoung Indiana JonesEpisode
Fisher was credited as a co-writer on the aforementioned episode ofThe Young Indiana Jones Chronicles. However, in an interview, the actress revealed that she and franchise creatorGeorge Lucaswere at loggerheads over some aspects of the episode.
Really, really annoying, but it was very, very funny. Screaming at each other. Arguing big time.
Fisher made the above statement in Star Wars Insider Magazine’sIssue #23regarding the experience of co-writing the episode with Lucas. The actress also added that she and Lucas did not see eye-to-eye about the love scenes in the episodes.
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Ultimately, Lucas conceded to Fisher on the draft, only to go off and shoot the scenes his way. Fisher admitted that while she was upset, Lucas apologized to her by gifting her a lamp and paying her for her work on the episode. Fisher also stated that her disagreements with Lucas did not affect their personal relationship.
The Young Indiana Jones Chroniclesis streaming on Disney+.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
