NewCaptain America: Brave New Worldpromotional footage shows how big of an event Harrison Ford’sMCUdebut is for Marvel Studios.Captain America: Brave New Worldmarks an essential landmark forThaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross' MCU journey, as the former General and Secretary of State, now President of the United States, has gained the ability to transform into the MCU’s Red Hulk.Harrison Ford replaces William Hurt as Thaddeus RossinCaptain America: Brave New World, which may provide the start of a new era for Hulk’s former nemesis.
As tickets forCaptain America: Brave New Worldofficially become available,Marvel Entertainmentreleases a new promotional video teasing the Phase 5 movie’s most exciting aspects, namely the rivalry between Anthony Mackie’s Captain America and Harrison Ford’s President Ross.Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige highlights the significance of Harrison Ford’s MCU casting, calling it one of Marvel’s"pinch yourself moments,“and Anthony Mackie voices his admiration for Ford’s acting process. Check out their comments below:
Kevin Feige:“Harrison Fordplaying President Ross is one of the many ‘pinch yourself’ moments”
Harrison Ford:“I had seen actors in the Marvel movies having a really good time, and I thought well… maybe I ought to get me some of that.”
Anthony Mackie:“Harrison was cool, and he was great. And it was really interesting to see him sculpting a character in a world this big. I couldn’t put a price on that lesson.”
What The Captain America: Brave New World Comments Mean
Harrison Ford Joins A Growing List Of A-List Marvel Actors
Harrison Ford’s first MCU role is a momentous event for the franchise. Just in the last five years, the MCU has welcomed Academy Award-winning actors such as Angelina Jolie, Christian Bale, Jamie Foxx, Russell Crowe, Mahershala Ali, and Rachel Weisz. Harrison Ford is replacing an Oscar winner, as William Hurt won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1986 for his performance as Luis Molina inKiss of the Spider Woman. Harrison Ford’s only Academy Award nomination precisely competed against Hurt’s in 1986, for Ford’s lead role inWitness.
I Can’t Believe I Only Just Realized Marvel Confirmed A Red Hulk Power From The Comics Will Appear In Captain America: Brave New World
Red Hulk is coming to the MCU, but the trailers managed to hide one key detail about the character’s powerset which is being adapted from comics.
Ford’s lauded work in the sci-fi and action genres gives him a lot of cred in the MCU. Ford famously played Han Solo in fourStar Warsmovies and the titular adventurer in fiveIndiana Jonesmovies. Ford’s other famous action movie roles includeBlade RunnerandBlade Runner 2049’s Rick Deckard,The Fugitive’s Dr. Richard Kimble, andAir Force One’s President James Marshall. Watching Harrison Ford transform into Red Hulk inCaptain America: Brave New Worldis a significant movie event not only for the MCU, but for Hollywood history as a whole.
Our Take On The Captain America: Brave New World Comments
Harrison Ford’s President Ross Holds Potential For Many Future MCU Stories
Harrison Ford’s excitement about joining the MCU could be a sign that he’s open to reprising his role afterCaptain America: Brave New World. Thaddeus Ross constantly changes sides in the source material, and he has joined several teams throughout the years. For example,Red Hulk joins the Avengers some time after his first transformation, and he has led his own version of the Thunderbolts.Harrison Ford’s Ross could eventually reunite with Bruce Banner in order to fulfill another dream for Marvel fans: a battle between Hulk and Red Hulk in the MCU.Captain America: Brave New Worldcould be the beginning of a long MCU run for Harrison Ford.
