'Indiana Jones 5' director debunks rumor that Phoebe Waller-Bridge is replacing Harrison Ford

• "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" stars Harrison Ford and Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
• Waller-Bridge plays Jones' goddaughter, sparking rumors that she'll replace him in the franchise.

Disney and Lucasfilm recently unveiled the first trailer for "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," which sees Harrison Ford reprise his role as the titular adventurer once more for an adventure set in the 1960s.

The film, by director James Mangold, sees Jones go up against former Nazi, Jürgen Voller (Mads Mikkelsen), who works for NASA, and wants to use the moon landing for his own machinations.

Ford is joined by "Fleabag" creator and star Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Jones' goddaughter in the sequel, Helena. But her involvement has led to a few rumors online that the British actor will replace Ford in the franchise going forward.

Responding to a now-deleted tweet (via The Wrap) last Friday, Mangold shot the rumors down, explaining that there was never any version of the film where someone would take over from the "Star Wars" and "Blade Runner" actor.

He wrote: "One more time. No one is 'taking over' or replacing Indy or donning his hat nor is he being 'erased' thru some contrivance. And he never was, not not in any cut or script — but trolls will troll — that's how they get their clicks."

The "Logan" director went on to say that it's easy to make up rumors and plot details simply by looking at stills from the movie alongside some interview quotes.

He said: "Please don't exhaust me pointing out how once in a while a troll is 'right.' Even a blind squirrel finds a nut now & then. All one has to do is look at set photos & interviews & you get enough info to make wild guesses about a movie plot."

"The diff between trolling a-holes & everyone else is they are trying to make [money] off your feelings about other films & culture war politics," Mangold added.

Ford previously told audiences at Disney's D23 Expo in September that he was excited about the film, saying: "I'm very proud to say that this one is fantastic." He then pointed at Bridge and said: "This is one of the reasons."