Spielberg was attached to direct, but frequent delays due to script issues caused him to move on and hand directing duties over to Mangold. James Mangold is directing the film, making this the first Indiana Jones movie not helmed by Steven Spielberg. We're just going to have to wait and see.
Mikkelsen joins a cast that includes Harrison Ford, obviously, returning to play Indiana Jones one last time. Phoebe Waller-Bridge is part of the cast as well, and like Mikkelsen, we don't know what Waller-Bridge's role is. He's a great actor with real screen presence, and I'm excited to see what he does here. But no matter who Mikkelsen ends up playing, I'm sure he'll make the most of it. Let him be an old buddy of Indiana Jones, perhaps. But a part of me also hopes that Indy 5 bucks these preconceived notions and gives Mikkelsen a different kind of part to play. Is it safe to assume he's going to be the bad guy? Maybe. Deadline has the scoop that Mads Mikkelsen is joining the Indiana Jones 5 cast.