Indiana Jones TV Series Eyed for Disney+ (EXCLUSIVE)

Disney is actively seeking to develop an Indiana Jones TV show for Disney+, Variety learned exclusively from sources.

The Mouse House and Lucasfilm specifically discussed the possibility of a streaming show set in the world of the globe-trotting archaeologist in general meetings with recent writers, sources say. They are still looking for a writer to take over the project, so no plot details are available. Given this, it's unclear if any series would serve as a prequel or spin-off to the film franchise, or if it would tie into the upcoming fifth Indiana Jones movie, the same way Disney has tied its shows together. Marvel on Disney+ at the Marvel Cinematic. Universe.

The decision to potentially develop an Indiana Jones show comes as Harrison Ford says he had finished playing the character after the fifth movie, which is due out in 2023. Additionally, sources say Disney is currently exploring a number of options to keep the franchise going, which could mean a series, new movies,... 'other media or a combination thereof.

Representatives for Lucasfilm declined to comment.

If a series were to move forward, it wouldn't be the first Indiana Jones show to air. "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles" aired for two seasons on ABC from 1992 to 1993, with four made-for-TV specials airing on The Family Channel (now Freeform) between 1994 and 1996. Ford made a guest appearance in one episode , but the show focused mostly on the character's early years with Sean Patrick Flanery and Corey Carrier playing him at different points in his life. George Hall played an old Jones, ending every episode.

Indiana Jones is one of the most iconic pop culture characters of all time. Ford has played him in four blockbuster films to date - 'Raiders of the Lost Ark', 'Temple of Doom', 'The Last Crusade' and 'Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'. George Lucas and Philip Kaufman created the character, with Stephen Spielberg having directed the first four films in the franchise. The fifth film is directed by James Mangold. Together, the four films have grossed nearly $1.3 billion worldwide.

The idea that Disney would want a show built around Indiana Jones isn't quite surprising. The media conglomerate has been harvesting the best-known IPs in its catalog for years to build its streaming platform. In addition to the successful launch of its Marvel shows, Disney+ also has several "Star Wars" live-action series on its roster, including the hit series "The Mandalorian." Other examples include "The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers" and "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series", as well as upcoming shows such as "Willow" and "The Muppets Mayhem".

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