Ahoy, squirts! Quint here with a little update on that sequel to that little adventure flick. It seems that there may be the first official casting of a role in INDIANA JONES 4. The honor could go to relatively unknown model Laura Dutta, if this all pans out. I trust the folks at TheIndyExperience, but it's still possible that this PRLEAP.COM place is putting the cart in front of the horse a bit, since they claim that Ms. Dutta has been cast alongside both Harrison Ford and Sean Connery. Last I heard Connery has retired and that included INDY 4. However, it's always possible that he took a look at his property tax note and decided to be in the film. Who knows? I'll believe it when Paramount says it's true. Here's the story from TheIndyExperience. Enjoy!
We have an update on a story we posted yesterday. In the previous story, we reported on a press release that was posted at PR Leap.com. According to the press release, Laura Dutta - a 19-year-old model from Huston, Texas - supposedly landed a role in Indiana Jones 4. Here is the press release that PR Leap.com posted:
(PRLEAP.COM) It is official! Model Laura Dutta represented by ASH Models has landed a role in Indiana Jones 4. The movie is the 4th sequel in the Indiana Jones franchise and will cast Harrison Ford and Sean Connery. Indiana Jones 4 is to be directed by Steven Spielberg.
Though Miss Dutta has a three month shooting schedule, her agents from ASH Models has confirmed that she will fly to Paris during shooting to do Fashion Week.
What roll she will be playing is unknown.
Since we first reported this, we have contacted Dutta's agent who has confirmed that this report is indeed true. He stated that Laura Dutta will indeed be in Indiana Jones 4. Her part will be small but it is a speaking role. Dutta's agent did state that contracts have been signed. As of now it is a done deal, with just the required legal mumbo-jumbo left. Dutta is new to acting, but the casting department liked what they saw. Dutta's agent also stated that casting for Indy 4 has been going on for some time, but for just how long we don't know.
So, just to recap: As of now, this is the first new cast member announced for Indiana Jones 4! Very exciting to hear. We'll keep you up to date on the latest as this story develops, and we'll be bringing you further info on Ms. Dutta as we get it (including bio information, pictures, etc.). Stay tuned to The Indy Experience.com for further updates!
(Quick Note: Just wanted to make note of a few errors we made in the previous story. The casting agency has two Laura Dutta's and we ran into a little confusion. Just to clear things up, Laura Dutta is not from India and did not win the Miss Universe contest. Also, the photo we posted was not of the Laura Dutta who will be in Indy 4. Our apologizes for any confusion.)
Thanks to Eddie Mishan for the update and to Noah for the original story.
