Harrison Ford couldn’t resist making a cheeky dig about being dubbed a Disney Legend, linking the honour to thoughts of his own mortality.
The big-screen giant, famed for his roles in Star Wars and Indiana Jones, received a nod at the D23 Expo by Walt Disney Company, but he jokily remarked that it made him consider the grim reaper, telling Extra: “Death, death, death!”
The veteran actor quipped about the award: “There is nothing left. What are you gonna [do], start over? No time for that.”
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However, the 82-year-old Hollywood stalwart did acknowledge there was a weightier meaning behind the prize, viewing it as “recognition” of shared values and objectives with Disney, particularly about the art of storytelling.
He continued: “I think it’s a recognition of common interests and participation in something we both recognise – me and Disney – is the power for storytelling and the importance of telling stories and being responsible for them.”
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Despite a storied career in Tinseltown and no signs of slowing down, Harrison playfully suggested his family remain blissfully ignorant of his star status, hinting they still believe he’s working his old carpentry job.
When prodded about their take on his new AppleTV+ venture Shrinking, he joked: “I hope they don’t find out! I don’t think they’ve found out yet, so don’t tell them, for God’s sake. They think I’m a carpenter!”
In receiving his well-deserved accolade back in August, the seasoned star expressed his gratitude towards the fans and his collaborators throughout his illustrious journey in showbiz.
He gushed: “I love the life you’ve given me. I love the people that I’ve had the opportunity to work with. Nobody does anything in this business for long. We work in collaboration, no matter what who we are and what we’re doing.”
Describing himself humbly as an “assistant storyteller”, he expressed his heartfelt thanks for the amazing experiences his career has provided him.
He continued: “The stories are for you, about you, about us. To be able to work in that area is a privilege.”
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