The state of the fifth Indiana Jones movie is still something of a mystery. In the sense that we know it’s happening and that the story probably exists on one of George Lucas’ laptops somewhere. The most recent update we received was from Harrison Ford who suggested that the MacGuffin has been settled on and a script might possibly exist.

Now, from Ireland Online – complete with all the grains of salt this source comes with – is suggesting that Indy 5 might bring Sean Connery out of retirement:

The 79-year-old actor turned down the chance to reprise his role as the father of the daredevil archaeologist in last movie ‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’, and the script hinted his character Professor Henry Jones had passed away.

However, creators on the next movie, the fifth in the hugely successful franchise, are planning to bring Henry back.

A source said: “Steven Spielberg has been working on a script with George Lucas and there is an element of the story that could see Sean returning. Anything is possible in these movies and if Sean wants to return he will become central to the new story.”

Central to the new story, you say? ZOMBIES!, says I. Zombie Henry Jones could be the next fridge to be nuked.

Back in June Shia LaBeouf said that Steven Spielberg had “cracked the story” for Indiana Jones 5 and would be “gearing that up”, and now Harrison Ford has said basically the same, just with a bit more info.

Harrison Ford told France’s Le Figaro (via People) that “the story for the new Indiana Jones is in the process of taking form. Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and myself are agreed on what the fifth adventure will concern, and George is actively at work. If the script is good, I’ll be very happy to put the costume on again.”

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull earned $786.6 million worldwide last year so a sequel was bound to happen. In 3 years time Harrison Ford will become 70 years old and I think they should release Indy 5 on his birthday (July 13th). If they decide to go through with it remember you heard it here first.

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull has made $783 million worldwide, and is expected to add more $$$ when it is released on DVD and Blu-Ray on October 14th. In today’s Hollywood climate, any movie that makes those kinds of numbers will almost certainly get a sequel, so will that be the case for the Indiana Jones franchise?

Harrison Ford spoke to The Los Angeles Times and told the world that George Lucas is currently dreaming up a fifth installment.

“It’s crazy but great. … George is in think mode right now” about Indy V.

Ford continued, “It’s automatic, really, we did well with the last one and with that having done well and been a positive experience, it’s not surprising that some people want to do it again.”

The 66 year-old star said there was no one party — himself, Lucas or director Steven Spielberg — in particular who was pushing for another sequel. “Really, it comes from the ethos, from the ether. It’s natural. It’s a way of nature, of course, success breed opportunities,” Ford said, adding, “also we don’t stay as closely in contact as have in the last year, that’s part of it.”

Would you be interested in seeing a fifth Indiana Jones movie? I think if they are going to do it they need to do it rather soon, as Harrison isn’t getting any younger!

In a new interview, George Lucas said that “it’s more than a strong possibility there will be a fifth Indiana Jones,” [and] says that “he and director Steven Spielberg have left the door open for a sequel to Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.”

Interesting! What would Indy & Co. be up to this fifth time around?

“I haven’t even told Steven or Harrison this,” Lucas said. “But I have an idea to make Shia [LaBeouf] the lead character next time and have Harrison [Ford] come back like Sean Connery did in the last movie. I can see it working out.

“And it’s not like Harrison is even old,” he said, backpedaling fast. “I mean, he’s 65 and he did everything in this movie. The old chemistry is there, and it’s not like he’s an old man. He’s incredibly agile; he looks even better than he did 20 years ago, if you ask me.”

So it looks like young LaBeouf could be taking over for a generation of younger fans!

Is it just me, or does anyone else wish that they were Shia right now? Not only does he have Steven Spielberg in his back pocket, but now George Lucas, too! And, with Transformers 2 set to begin filming in June, he couldn’t be riding a higher wave!

Props, LaBeouf! Just make sure to start away from those convenient stores and everything will BE OKAY.

Yahoo! has posted some new pics from the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull movie.

Cate Blanchett looks FIERCE. But I’m not really digging Shia’s new hair!

I guess I’m going to have to watch the first three movies again soon! Gonna need a refresher come May!