The actress donned the movie archaeologist and adventurer's gear to play the female version of Harrison Ford's Indiana Jones for a sketch as part of next week's (21May15) U.S. telethon, staged to raise funds for 12 charity organisations.

The sneak peek comes as bosses at LucasFilm consider the future of the blockbuster franchise - Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt has been linked to the role. Ford last played Jones on the big screen in 2008's Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull.

In addition to Kendrick, stars like Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon and Gwyneth Paltrow will appear on the three-hour broadcast.