Harrison Ford Returning to the US For Treatment. No Script Changes Expected?

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Harrison Ford has been pictured leaving hospital in central London in a wheelchair following surgery on his broken ankle. He is expected to return to the US for treatment…

 

There are some reports on the web that Ford is out for 6 months but I heard that at this point they’re not correct.

 

Dailymail managed to get a photo of Ford leaving the hospital in wheelchair:

The star has been confined to a wheelchair after breaking his foot on the set of the latest Star Wars film.
Seen for the first time since the accident, Ford, 71, had his left foot in plaster as he prepared to jet back from London to the US for rehabilitation.
Producers at Disney have insisted filming will continue while he recovers.
Speaking shortly before his accident, the American star described himself as a ‘battered old Ford’ and said he prefers to do his own action stunts.
He said: ‘I keep on coming back for more. If it doesn’t look real on the screen then an audience does not believe what it sees.’

 

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And here’s an interesting bit from the same IMDb member (working at Pinewood but not on Episode VII)  who revealed some cool details about several sets at Pinewood as well as details about some movie props:

A memo I swiped a quick look at. Remembered it almost word for word (I really want my phone!):
With Mr Ford returning to the US for treatment, rescheduling of the AVCO shoot is necessitated. We will update regarding knock-on effects to schedules as and when necessary. No new pages.

 

The last three words are the important ones. No new pages means that at this point no script rewrites are necessary. Which is great. And all these rumors of the movie being pushed back to May 2016 are just wild speculations at this point.

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43 thoughts on “Harrison Ford Returning to the US For Treatment. No Script Changes Expected?

  • June 23, 2014 at 10:46 am
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    Get well soon.

  • June 23, 2014 at 10:58 am
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    Poor bugger. Get well soon Harrison.

  • June 23, 2014 at 12:35 pm
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    Are we taking the IMDB notes as fact now? I thought there’s a question as to the legitimacy of this memo?

  • June 23, 2014 at 12:53 pm
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    Man, I bet heads rolled over that accident- I wonder if he is going to sue?

    • June 23, 2014 at 2:22 pm
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      Is that a serious suggestion? A disabled and hovering Han Solo? ..

      • June 23, 2014 at 3:53 pm
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        Its now realistically possible and being considered at the highest levels. That the schedule may have to be pushed forward slightly to early 2017. But this is not an issue so long as everything’s right and everyone’s in full health. We`d all agree with that.

          • June 23, 2014 at 4:20 pm
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            That`s pushing it a bit don`t you think. If everyone works at double speed I guess so. But its pushing it. 2017 gives time to breathe.

    • June 23, 2014 at 7:10 pm
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      You mean a Hoveround. Next time I’m going to the Grand Canyon. 😉

  • June 23, 2014 at 1:22 pm
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    Star Wars

    Episode 7 The Ancient Fear
    Episode 8 Ruling Of The Wrath
    Episode 9 Knights Of New Dawns
    Episode 10 A Magical Storm
    Episode 11 Rising Of The Progeny
    Episode 12 Victory Of The Force

  • June 23, 2014 at 1:33 pm
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    I vividly imagine the whole incident. JJ is giving Ford a tour of the brand new Falcon set …

    JJ: … and the buttons are actually functional! No trickery.

    FORD (standing next to the inner door above the ramp): So if I press this button, the door will really close?

    JJ: Oh, yes! The hydraulics will go into action instantly. Really powerful stuff.

    FORD: Well, that’s nice. You know, back on the original set in the seventies, I had to ask George, ‘How the hell do I fly this thing?’ And he had no answer. All the buttons were just there to look good.

    JJ: Not this time around! On THIS Falcon, everything works.

    FORD (fascinated and standing REALLY close to the door): I can’t believe that if I just touch this button …

    [In a SPLIT SECOND, the door comes down with IMMENSE FORCE. BANG!!!]

    FORD’S UNFORTUNATELY PLACED ANKLE: Crrrr-unshhhh …. !

    FORD: AAAAAAAARGH!

    JJ: Right, there went our schedule for the next six months. Drat! Well, call an ambulance and let this be a lesson to the entire cast: Don’t touch any buttons! In particular, keep your fingers the hell away from the Hyperdrive controls! We’re making Star Wars VII, not Lost In Space!

  • June 23, 2014 at 4:30 pm
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    before today was an ankle, or leg, or whatever…
    But seing that picture with this treatment news this situation really scares me a lot…

  • June 23, 2014 at 6:01 pm
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    He needs a jedi healer…….i haven’t seen any in canon material too bad the eu is not canon i know it has (had) jedi healers…………..see they do need the eu.
    haha

    • June 24, 2014 at 2:09 am
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      There are Jedi healers in Clone Wars, which is canon.

  • June 23, 2014 at 6:16 pm
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    I think they should include his injury in the character… Han can have a cane and a limp– an old war wound.

  • June 23, 2014 at 7:21 pm
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    First and foremost, I hope Harrison is okay and that he heals quickly and with a minimum of unexpected setbacks. At his age, this could take longer to bounce back from than it would have 10 or 15 years ago.

    And that leads to my second concern. I think that while he might not be out of action for the six months that some sources are indicating, he’s probably going to be out for more than the 6-8 weeks that was originally reported. True, he has the resources to get the best treatment available, especially since his leg got “Rancored” by a faulty set piece and Disney has to be shitting bricks over that fact. But ultimately, healing up and recovering from this is just going to take time. Harrison is not likely to be up and running around any time soon.

    Principle photography on these films generally seems to last about three months. With about a month or so of filming having already taken place by the time Harrison had his accident. Realistically, I think we’re probably looking at Harrison missing much, or even all of the rest of principle photography. Yes, they can probably fudge some scenes and film him from the waist up, but there’s a hell of a lot that they just aren’t going to be able to get done.

    Which probably means an expanded pick-up schedule early next year. This with an already very tight production schedule, with a release date that is leaves several months less time between the end of principle photography and the film’s release than was the case on the PT films.

    I know that current word is that there will be no script changes because of Ford’s accident, but IMHO they’re almost certain to have to scale back his role somewhat. Hopefully, this won’t have too negative an effect on the movie, but it’s hardly an ideal scenario.

    I hope very much that, to paraphrase the Firesign Theatre, “Everything I Know Is Wrong” as far as all of this goes.

  • June 23, 2014 at 9:35 pm
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    No, YOU’RE the one that need the growing up! This is 2014. You’re actually “offended” by the word “fuck”?!? Come on, man ….

  • June 23, 2014 at 10:09 pm
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    I am offended by the word offended so please dont offend me as I am easily offended…..j/k I have no idea why anyone can get offended at a starwars site to the point of bit ching about it but if u are offended by something on this site it’s simple…………..leave the site and don’t return to it…..alot of the comments seen on this site are by star wars nerds ( myself included) point being we all love star wars so ignore the crap comments or in my case laugh at the ignorance but there is no point in letting a Web site offend you when u can easily not return to the site. ……and another thing……….rant rant rant star wars….rant rant rant I don’t like somthing……..may the force be with you………bitches

  • June 23, 2014 at 10:17 pm
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    That is funny shit. I hope i didn’t offend anyone

  • June 24, 2014 at 1:30 am
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    I can’t believe the guys running this site. Such a tasteless and unflattering pic of Harrison Ford. At least the other rumor and fansites have the decency to use a good pic of him.
    As far as his injury goes, production has nothing to lose or gain for not being honest about delaying production or the extent of his injury. If they say it won’t affect the schedule, then it probably won’t. It’s so typical for films (even low budget ones) to have two or more scheduled reshoots months or even a year after principal photography. his tougher scenes could easily be done at a much later date.

  • June 24, 2014 at 3:07 am
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    In this day and age they can use a body double while the scenes are originally shot with the rest of the cast, and then digitally insert Han whenever Ford is able to do the pick-up shots. Not an ideal situation as regards proper interaction between actors, but it can be done.

  • June 24, 2014 at 4:33 am
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    What if this whole injury story is nothing more than an elaborate ruse to cover the fact that his filming is done? We shall see.

  • June 24, 2014 at 5:24 am
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    This whole thing is a hoax set up by JJ to throw us off the trail of verifiable rumors. Harrison is playing his role to the T.

    • June 24, 2014 at 10:29 pm
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      WHAT A TWEEST!

  • June 24, 2014 at 5:28 am
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    Sorry to be a pessimist, but I have trouble seeing HF coming back as an action hero for this movie. Maybe make Han have a son and Harrison is his advisor. I don’t know. Of course, I want HF, but this is looking very messed up right now… very messed up. HF ain’t 40 years old anymore.

  • June 24, 2014 at 7:56 am
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    This is what I wrote to Lucasfilms,

    When is Lucasfilms going to let us no what is going on with Harrison Fords
    injury? Now the media is reporting that Harrison is going to the USA to
    recuperate and wont be able to film for six Months, Is this true? If not then
    this is getting out of hand and it is time to let us loyal fans know what is
    really going on.

    Please send this to the right people in your organization.

    Sincerely,

    and this is what they wrote me back,

    Hi
    Adam,

    Thank you
    for being a fan, and for your concern towards Mr. Ford. What you heard is an
    erroneous report. Actor Harrison
    Ford underwent successful surgery for a broken leg, and will begin rehab
    shortly. He’s doing well and looks forward to returning to
    work.

    Sincerely,

    Lucasfilm
    Publicity

    • June 24, 2014 at 11:53 am
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      Very cool that they wrote back to you!

    • June 24, 2014 at 12:21 pm
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      Can you froward me the mail. I want to post it if legit. Of course you’ll be credited. Thanks.

      • June 24, 2014 at 7:35 pm
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        I don’t feel comfortable in this day and age with all the sickos out there, forwarding you my e mail but I assure you it is legit, if you don’t believe me go to Lucasfilms website and write them a question of your own and see if they respond. my advice to you is be polite and send to every division in lucasfilms and Disney.

      • June 30, 2014 at 2:49 pm
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        test

  • June 24, 2014 at 3:22 pm
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    Let’s start a conspiracy theory that this entire broken leg incident is a ruse. He really was finished filming because Han dies early in the film and only has a few scenes. He wanted to go home when he was done but JJ was afraid it would clue everyone in about Han’s fate. SO they faked an injury, had him wrap his foot up and made sure a picture of him leaving hospital was “leaked.” I don’t believe any of that but if we repeat it enough maybe it’ll make TMZ. 😉

  • June 24, 2014 at 3:35 pm
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    Episode 7: The Ancient FORD. Fixed it for ya.

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