The legendary 1978 role Harrison Ford could have played: “I was vaguely in consideration”
Harrison Ford revealed that he was vaguely considered for the role of Superman in Richard Donner’s 1978 film. Although he ultimately played Han Solo and Indiana Jones, taking the Superman part might have made him one of the few actors to portray three truly iconic characters.
The producers eventually chose relative unknown Christopher Reeve, who was officially hired in February 1977, before Star Wars was released. The article notes that Ford’s hypothetical Superman casting could also have prevented him from becoming Indiana Jones, as his success in the role might have changed George Lucas’s plans.
- Harrison Ford was briefly considered for Superman.
- Christopher Reeve ultimately secured the role.
- Casting Ford might have changed his future as Indiana Jones.