But what led Ford to this moment?
Stephen Colbert, as it turns out.
I wroteRegarding Henry, Abrams told a disinterested Ford in the comedy sketch.
Credit: CBS
Remember the movie we did?
But Im directing now.
he said ofStar Wars.
I did that, man.
I did it two times.
Been there done that.
Hes the guy who put the Ewoks… he did the Ewok thing?
I hated those Ewoks.
So far, not great.
Ford wasnt having it, gritting his teeth as Colbert play-acted his iconic role and Fords famous finger point.
(I dont do that, said Ford.
Yes, you do, responded Colbert.)
It all leads to the moment when Ford, out of frustration, agreed to star inThe Force Awakens.
As alternate histories go, why not?
Watch the sketch below.Star Wars: The Force Awakensis out on Friday.
