Here’s why Ke Huy Quan’s Short Round didn’t appear in Indiana Jones 5.

Indiana Jones 5director James Mangold explained Ke Huy Quan’s absence as Short Round in the movie.

Ke Huy Quan made his franchise debut as Short Round in 1984’sIndiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

Ke Huy Quan, Indiana Jones

The character served as Indy’s sidekick in the quest to find the titular temple.

Short Round instantly became a fan-favorite inTemple of Doom, but the character didn’t return in future sequels.

Plus, he was actually shooting."

Ke Huy Quan as Short Round

A really young person like a child.

But, what really happened to Short Round afterIndiana Jones and the Temple of Doom?

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destinyis now playing in theaters worldwide.

Ke Huy Quan

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