Temple of Doom - Indiana Jones - Harrison Ford - Funny Story

During the filming of “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,“ there was a scene where Ford’s character, Indiana Jones, had to take a bite out of a chilled monkey brain as part of a dinner sequence. However, Ford had a strong aversion to the dish and couldn’t bring himself to actually eat it. To lighten the mood on set, Ford decided to play a prank. When the cameras started rolling, instead of taking a bite, he discreetly swapped the monkey brain with a piece of chilled custard. As he took the “bite,“ the custard oozed out, creating the illusion that he was consuming the monkey brain. The rest of the cast and crew, including Steven Spielberg, were caught off guard by the unexpected twist. They erupted in laughter, and the scene became an amusing and memorable moment in the film. This anecdote showcases Harrison Ford’s sense of humor and willingness to inject some levity into intense filming situations, making the set an enjoyable and lighthearted environment
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