Earlier this week, we got word that Disney and Lucasfilm were in the process of developing an Indiana Jones TV series for the Disney+ streaming service, and we now have some very interesting new details to share on the project.
According to Jeff Sneider on the latest edition of the Hot Mic podcast (full video below), the show will indeed be a prequel, and is set to focus on Indy's mentor, Abner Ravenwood.
That name is sure to be familiar to fans of the classic franchise, even though he never actually appeared in any of the movies! In Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jones teams-up with his old friend's daughter Marion (Karen Allen), who he was involved in a romantic relationship with several years earlier.
Depending on how early in Abner's life this show takes place, there's a chance we will meet younger versions of Marion and Indy - though this all-but confirms that Harrison Ford will not be involved. However, given the timeline, there is a chance Henry Jones Sr. (who was played by Sean Connery in The Last Crusade) could appear.
This is mostly speculation for now since the series has yet to be officially announced, but we will most likely learn more about the project fairly soon.
What do you guys make of the prospect of an Abner Ravenwood series? Be sure to drop us a comment down below, and keep an eye on ActionNewz.com for updates.
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