Troy Baker originally turned down playing Indiana Jones

Troy Baker isn't trying to do a 'bang on' impression of Harrison Ford for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Vetern voice actor Troy Baker wasn't going to audition for Indiana Jones at all, apparently—because he didn't think he'd be able to pull it off. Despite that, Baker will be the voice of the famous archaeologist and pulp hero for Machine Games' sprawling and very large adventure Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
Troy Baker originally turned down playing Indiana Jones, but took the job because it wasn't about doing "a bang on impression" of Harrison Ford
However, during the recent Golden Joystick Awards 2024 show, the lead actor told Gamesradar+ that he initially passed on playing Indiana Jones because the role "scared" him and that he had doubts that he'd be able to pull it off. Also, one key developer in particular was especially doubtful that Baker could do it.
Troy Baker Reveals He Originally Turned Down His Role In Indiana Jones And The Great Circle
Troy Baker has revealed during an interview with GamesRadar+ that he originally turned down the starring role in MachineGames’ Indiana Jones and the Great Circle .
Troy Baker initially turned down the role of Indiana Jones
If you're making a video game, there are few hands safer than Troy Baker to voice your protagonist. From Joel in The Last of Us to Booker DeWitt in Bioshock: Infinite, he's had a storied career, and now he can add Indiana Jones to his list of characters.
"Nobody could do that" — Troy Baker remembers Indiana Jones game casting
Troy Baker, who has delivered an uncanny take on Harrison Ford’s voice and mannerisms in the upcoming game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, initially tried to recommend other actors for the role.
Troy Baker reveals why he oringially turned down Indiana Jones role for The Great Circle
Troy Baker initially rejected the offer to play Indiana Jones in ‘Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’ because he was “so scared” he wouldn’t do the character justice, though eventually accepted the opportunity after being told he didn't need to do "a bang-on impression" of Harrison Ford's archeologist.
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