Hollywood icon Harrison Ford, known for his legendary roles in Star Wars and Indiana Jones, has made a surprising revelation about his decision to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The veteran actor will make his debut in the superhero saga in Captain America: Brave New World, where he plays Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, who is set to take on a major role in the storyline.
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Ford shared that he committed to the project without reading the script, trusting the producers and seeing other actors enjoy their time in Marvel films. “Again, no script. Why not? I saw enough Marvels to see actors that I admired having a good time,” Ford explained. This leap of faith turned out to be a surprising experience for him, especially when he discovered his character’s transformation into the Red Hulk. He likened the experience to life itself, saying, “It’s like life. You only get so far in the kit until the last page of the instructions is missing.”
Captain America: Brave New World, the 35th entry in the MCU, focuses on Sam Wilson (played by Anthony Mackie), who takes up the mantle of Captain America. The plot unfolds with Sam becoming involved in an international incident after Ross is elected as President of the United States.
The film has also been in the spotlight due to recent comments made by Mackie during a Disney event in Rome. When discussing his role, Mackie mentioned that he didn’t believe America should be the primary focus of his character, emphasizing that values such as “honour, dignity and integrity” were the most important aspects of the character. This led to some fan backlash, but Mackie later clarified his statements, asserting, “Let me be clear about this, I’m a proud American and taking on the shield of a hero like CAP is the honour of a lifetime. I have the utmost respect for those who serve and have served our country.”
With Captain America: Brave New World set to hit theaters on February 14, 2025, anticipation is building for this new chapter in the MCU, where both Ford and Mackie will deliver performances that are sure to captivate audiences worldwide.