Behind the Scenes: Director James Mangold Reveals the Secrets of Crafting an Indiana Jones Movie

In the world of Indiana Jones, every moment is filled with heart-pounding excitement and thrilling adventures. Director James Mangold, who recently took the helm of the iconic franchise, sheds light on the unique approach to crafting an Indiana Jones movie. He shares that renowned director Steven Spielberg's words about pace have left an indelible mark on him throughout the filmmaking process.

Mangold expresses his admiration for Spielberg's instincts and exceptional eye for storytelling and staging. He emphasizes that one of the most significant lessons imparted by Spielberg was the idea that making an Indiana Jones movie is akin to creating a feature-length trailer. 
The film's pace must remain relentless, propelling the narrative forward without pausing for too long.

The concept of a feature-length trailer resonated with Mangold, as it captures the essence of the Indiana Jones experience. From the very beginning, the audience is immersed in a world of non-stop action, suspense, and intrigue. The movie functions as a two-hour adventure that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, mirroring the thrill and anticipation of a coming attraction trailer.

Mangold reflects on how Spielberg's simple aphorism guided his approach to the film. He said, "His instincts and eye for story and staging are incredible,” Mangold says of Spielberg, adding, “The biggest thing Steven said that resonated with me every day was about pace—that effectively making an Indiana Jones movie is like making a feature-length trailer. The movie can only stop so long because the whole movie itself is almost like a coming attraction trailer that just goes for two hours. And that simple aphorism, that simple idea stayed with me.”

As fans eagerly anticipate the next installment of the Indiana Jones saga, they can rest assured that Mangold, inspired by Spielberg's wisdom, has crafted an adventure that will take them on a ride unlike any other. Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey as the pace never lets up, and the thrill of the Indiana Jones experience comes to life once again.

Indiana Jones and The Dial Of Destiny will release in theatres across India starting 29th June 2023 onwards, in Hindi, English, Tamil and Telugu