Can Indiana Jones Be Replaced?

There have been a lot of rumours going around of a reboot of sorts for the Indiana Jones franchise, telling more stories but with new actors, some of the names thrown around are Chris Pratt, Bradley Cooper and Chris Pine. This has caused a mixed reception from fans, some like the choices, but hate the idea of rebooting a beloved franchise in the same vain as something like James Bond.

Now on one hand, this sounds like an interesting idea, having an iconic character become something similar to James Bond, where you recast the role every few years to keep it going as an endless franchise. I personally am not a fan of Indiana Jones, i don't dislike any of the movies, i just don't love them either (Except Last Crusade, that movie's awesome). But even i am against the idea of rebooting something like Indiana Jones with a new actor. First of all, James Bond is a character that is always set in present day, there is no continuous plot points or defined time zone. Indiana Jones has always been associated with the 1940's, barring Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Indy fights Nazis, it's what people expect from the franchise, which means they have two options, take out the Nazis and take away a staple villain from the franchise or continue with the Nazis and have this franchise trapped in a time period that is going to feel more and more crowded with every instalment.

Another problem i have is, Indy is not James Bond. The reason why Bond can be cast so easily is because he has no defined characteristics, he's cool, that's about it, and cool isn't a factor that can easily be determined; with no definitive character traits on how he should behave, it's easier for actors to take up the role. Indy however, does have a definitive character, he's grouchy but brave, smart but struggles, sceptical and reluctant, yet heroic and noble, he always starts at the bottom and has to work his way up. Because he has a defined character, it's harder to adapt him a second time, and personally i don't think any of the actors rumoured can pull this off, they're too...cheery to be Indiana. Which is not to say Indy is a stick in the mud, but of course doing what he does on a regular basis, it would stress anyone out.

So no, i don't think Indiana Jones can be recast that simply, I'm not saying it isn't possible, but it would be very difficult and much more challenging than adapting than someone like James Bond.

Also not many people can pull of a fedora like Harrison Ford.

-Danny