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The long-standing feud between Alec Baldwin and Harrison Ford continues to spark debate even today. While it’s true that Ford seemed to scoop up some of the roles Baldwin may have been considered for back in the day, does that mean Ford owes his entire career to Alec, or that he was somehow“saved”by him? Absolutely not!
Alec may have had his own success, but claiming Ford’s achievements are thanks to someone else downplays the incredible work Ford has put into building his own legacy in the film industry. Thus, here’s what Daniel Baldwin is really in denial about.
Daniel Baldwin claims Alec Baldwin helped launch Harrison Ford’s career
In a recent podcast appearance on PBD Podcast, Daniel Baldwin claimed,Harrison Fordowes his success toAlec Baldwin. According to Daniel, bothThe FugitiveandThe Hunt for Red Octoberwere originally meant for his brother, Alec, but due to scheduling conflicts and production issues, the roles eventually went to Ford instead.
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ForThe Fugitive, Alec had rights to the TV series adaptation, only to watch Ford step in and take the lead role as soon as his rights expired. Similarly, forThe Hunt for Red October, theRustactor was initially the front-runner, but unforeseen circumstances gave Ford the opportunity.
In the podcast, Daniel Baldwin expressed his sort-of frustration, admitting that Ford snagged the roles that Alec had arguably earned. He said,
There are a couple of big breaks Harrison Ford got that he owes to Alec.
Watch the whole clip here:
“Harrison Ford OWES Alec Baldwin!” – Daniel Baldwin Reveals How Alec SAVED Ford’s Career@patrickbetdavid@DanielBaldwinpic.twitter.com/6yJT5zqigO
In his memoirNevertheless, (viaTHR) Alec Baldwin also shared his frustration first hand over Harrison Ford taking the role of Jack Ryan inThe Hunt for Red October. After his breakout performance, he wasn’t signed for a sequel, only to learn Ford was being lined up to replace him. He wrote,
He was playing a different game. In the need of the next franchise to keep the flame of his stardom burning bright while earning him tens of millions more, what choice did he have? The carpenter who walked onto a set [Star Wars] and then into movie history knew that these roles were his legacy.Ford, in person, is a little man, short, scrawny and wiry, whose soft voice sounds as if it’s coming from behind a door.
But did Ford really do anything wrong by grabbing the opportunity when it seemed fit? Not exactly. Alec may feel a bit left out, but let’s be real, Ford was already a megastar.
Why Harrison Ford doesn’t owe anyone anything!
BeforeThe Fugitive, Harrison Ford had already established himself as a major force in Hollywood with hit films perhaps franchises likeStar Wars,Indiana Jones, andBlade Runner.
These roles not only catapulted him into superstardom, but also made him a household name and one of the highest-grossing actors of all time.
Ford’s early films weren’t just box office hits, they became moments that solidified his name in the game.
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Thus, by the timeThe Fugitivecame around, Ford had already built a career filled with memorable performances and blockbuster successes, proving he was a force to be reckoned with long before any claims of being “saved” by anyone.
Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
