Harrison Ford once again addressed the issue of Star Wars Episode 7 – but shed no further light on whether or not he will appear (Picture: PA)

Harrison Ford may once again have left Star Wars fans on tenterhooks after admitting he has not yet reached a decision over appearing in Episode 7.

Speaking to Graham Norton as his chat show returns to BBC One, the Ender’s Game star revealed he had ‘not quite made the choice’ over whether to reprise the role of Han Solo in JJ Abrams’ film, which is due to begin shooting in the UK early next year.

His comments echo those made on previous occasions, when he told USA Today he had ‘nothing to say about that’ when asked if he might return to the franchise – as well as hesitating over the subject on Jimmy Kimmel Live.



However Ford did reveal to Norton that his own children remain unimpressed at the fact he not only played Han Solo, but also intrepid archaeologist Indiana Jones.


The Hollywood veteran appears on the show with Benedict Cumberbatch and Jack Whitehall (Picture: PA)

‘Frankly my kids couldn’t give a s**t,’ the 71-year-old admitted.

‘Actually they’ve never really cared because they grew up in the sausage factory and it doesn’t matter to them.’

He also said that he did not rule out the possibility of bringing Indiana Jones back to the screen for a fifth adventure, in spite of his advancing years.

‘I would do it in a New York minute, yes,’ Ford revealed. ‘I don’t think there is any barrier to Indiana Jones being an old fart.

‘I’m old enough that we don’t need (Sean) Connery any more,’ he added. ‘I’m old enough to play my own father!’

Ford last played the role in the 2008 movie Indiana Jones and the Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull, almost 20 years after predecessor Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

Benedict Cumberbatch and comedian Jack Whitehall are among the other guests on the show, which will be screened on Friday night at 10.35pm on BBC One.