Harrison Ford on Joining the MCU: “I Might Have a Good Time”

Harrison Ford, the legendary actor, joined the MCU in his 80s. He stepped into the role of Thaddeus Ross after the passing of William Hurt, who previously portrayed the character. Ford’s Ross will appear in the upcoming Marvel’s ‘Captain America: Brave New World,’ set to release in theaters next year.

In the new episode of The Official Marvel Podcast, Ford revealed why he joined the MCU. He said he was inspired by the brilliant actors who starred in Marvel movies and had a wonderful time, so he wanted to have a good time in the MCU as well.

Ford said, “I had watched other actors, brilliant actors, have a wonderful time. I am not a brilliant actor, but I thought I might have a good time.”

Julius Onah directs from a screenplay by Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson, and Matthew Orton. The film stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Captain America, Danny Ramirez as Joaquín Torres/Falcon, Tim Blake Nelson as Samuel Sterns/Leader, Carl Lumbly as Isaiah Bradley, Ford as President Thaddeus Ross, Liv Tyler as Betty Ross, Shira Haas as Ruth Bat-Seraph/Sabra, Giancarlo Esposito as George Washington “G.W.” Bridge, Rosa Salazar, and Xosha Roquemore.

Here’s the synopsis for Captain America: Brave New World:

“After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, played by Harrison Ford in his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.”

Matthew Schmidt will serve as an editor on ‘Brave New World.’ The Russo Brothers will serve as producers on the film alongside Kevin Feige, Nate Moore, and Malcolm Spellman.

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ will hit theaters on February 14, 2025.

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