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Belloq from Indiana Jones

Talks LEGO, snakes and the price of fame.

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Interview by Ellie Gibson Contributor
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EurogamerI just had this idea that perhaps you and "Steve" and "George" and "Fordo" have this Facebook group for Indiana Jones people. That perhaps I could join.
Paul Freeman

I don't do Facebook at all, I don't know if they do...

EurogamerWill you go and see the new Indiana Jones film that's out this year?
Paul Freeman

Oh yes.

EurogamerSome unkind people have suggested Ford is looking a bit old to reprise the role...
Paul Freeman

I guess they'll take that into account. There will be some gags about it, I should imagine. Knowing Harrison, there are bound to be gags about it. He's gagging all the time. I don't think he's too old.

EurogamerDuring my extensive research on Wikipedia, I read that you co-founded the Joint Stock theatre company, have appeared in starring roles at the Royal Court and National Theatre, and were in Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: The Movie. Did you have to wear a lot of make-up?
Paul Freeman

It was a very strange experience. Power Rangers was a completely chaotic production. The producer kept me in prosthetics for much longer than I should have been so my face swelled up and that stopped production, and they tried to cheat me out of the money... The stories about it were endless. In the end, you know, it's a perfectly serviceable kids' movie. And I'm rather good in it.

EurogamerI don't do all my extensive research on Wikipedia, of course. Did you know your autograph is going for GBP 14.99 on eBay?
Paul Freeman

14.99? That's not much, is it?

EurogamerWhat do you think it's worth?
Paul Freeman

Well, my price hasn't gone up yet. When I do signings I think I get ten quid a photograph, although I never charge for them.

EurogamerSo you've never been tempted to put your own photographs on eBay?
Paul Freeman

No, I haven't. 14.99? So how does that compare? Do you get four Paul Freemans for one John Rhys-Davies or what?

EurogamerHahaha.
Paul Freeman

Do you know what John's price is?

EurogamerI'll look it up. What about all the hats you got to wear? Have you still got them?
Paul Freeman

There were only two, a pith helmet and the white hat. They were very careful with all that stuff, it all got transported back to LA. Lucas always has the marketing side very closely sewn up.

EurogamerIt's a shame. You could have put them on eBay.
Paul Freeman

Yes. They would have made a bit more than 14.99.

LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Trilogy is out on 6th June for PC, PS2, PS3, PSP, DS, Wii and Xbox 360.

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