-  Was it your interest in news that attracted you to Morning Glory?

It was a really good script. I also wanted to work with a really good director. I had an opportunity to work with people really good at what they do and it was a real pleasure to be part of the adventure.

-  When you read the part of Mike Pomeroy what did you think of him? Did you like him?

No. Like didn't come into it (laughs). He's not that likable. He's a bit of an ass to be honest. But, what I did like was how he grows in the film, sees the light, and also the impact he has on Rachel McAdams' character.

- In Morning Glory we discover Mike Pomeroy is actually quite talented in the kitchen and his specialty is a frittata. How is Harrison Ford in the kitchen?

Yeah, I'm a cook. I love to cook. But, I like meals in minutes. I like to get it done and then eat. I'm not a guy who is going to do a red wine reduction all day long, but I do like being in the kitchen and I like to eat at home.

- Well, you are a newlywed so sharing the cooking duties is part of the job isn't it?

Newlywed? Me? Look at me (laughs). I'm always wed. I have been with Calista for 10 years. The honeymoon is over (laughs).

- What's your specialty dish?

Deep dish. No, I like to cook stir-frys. That's what I'm known for at home.

- Morning Glory has a very fast pace.

Roger Michell is a really smart director and I don't think he ever talked about pace. He managed to get the pace he wanted without pointing at it as a separate ambition. There is something remarkable he does that I have rarely seen.

He fills a frame in every shot with activity, energy and information. Part of the density of the film is acquired visually. For that reason, he is one of the most adept film directors I have worked with.

He has spent most of his time doing stage work where pace is critical because there is no editing so maybe that's where he gets it from. Time is a big element in this story.

- Your co-star in Morning Glory is the gorgeous Rachel McAdams. Can you tell us something about her.

She's more than gorgeous. She's really good at what she does and she's a pleasure to work with. Rachel has a rare capacity to keep all the comedy balls in the air and maintain an emotional vulnerability at the same time.

- Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was a huge success. Has there been any talk from Steven Spielberg and George Lucas about doing another film in the Indiana Jones series?
 
I'm looking forward to being able to do it again if we get a good script. George is working on something now and if it works out well, I'd be happy to play the character again.

- Your kids must love the fact their father is Indiana Jones and Hans Solo.

Well, I'm not sure. They haven't shown any particular interest because I guess they grew up around it. It is natural to them.

They go to work with you and see what you do. I have five kids and none have shown any particular interest in the work that I do.

- You are a father and a grandfather. What's that like.

Yes, I'm a grandfather, but I also have a nine-year-old son. It's a learning process. While everyone has an instinct for parenting, your experience helps you a great deal and your maturity.

I'm always glad to get another shot at fatherhood. There's nothing like the company of young kids to keep you on your toes and remind you of the pleasure of learning. It's the main thing that kids do. They are sponges and it's exciting to be around them.

- You are also a pilot and have your own fleet of planes. Why is flying so appealing to you?

It gives you freedom and responsibility. I like seeing the world from the sky. I like controlling how I am going to see the world. I like the skill sets it involves. I love flying into the back country.

Every year I go with a bunch of guys and fly into the wilderness. We land in little out of the way airstrips, on roads or a patch of ground. There's one way in and one way out. You have to develop a skill and I love to keep learning.

- Are these trips boys only?

No. Some of the guys bring their wives. Calista has been working on a TV show (Brothers & Sisters), but I love to get her out there.

- Thank you for your time.

It's been a pleasure.

Morning Glory is out on Blu-ray and DVD 23 May from Paramount Home Entertainment 

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