Harrison Ford remains unfazed by the critical and commercial underperformance of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," simply stating, "s**t happens." He attributes his subsequent involvement with Marvel to a desire for a "good time."
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, the Star Wars icon explained his motivation for returning to the Indiana Jones franchise, despite the film's negative reception and estimated $100 million loss. He felt there was "another story to tell," seeking a final opportunity to portray an older, less vigorous Indiana Jones and explore the consequences of his past. He expressed satisfaction with his participation in the film.
This latest cinematic adventure hasn't deterred Ford from embracing another iconic franchise. He joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in the upcoming "Captain America: Brave New World," stepping into the role of Thaddeus Ross, originally played by the late William Hurt. This new iteration expands Ross's role, culminating in his transformation into the Red Hulk.
Ford clarified that his decision to join the MCU predated his awareness of this transformation. He hadn't even seen a script for "Brave New World" before signing on; the prospect of enjoyment was the primary draw. He stated, "Why not? I saw enough Marvels to see actors that I admired having a good time. I didn’t really know that at the end I would turn into the Red Hulk. Well, 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," slated for release on February 14th, is poised to be one of the shorter MCU entries. It marks Anthony Mackie's debut as Captain America, succeeding Chris Evans' Steve Rogers. The film promises to incorporate lesser-known characters from Marvel lore, including a significant payoff for a plot point introduced in "The Incredible Hulk" through the introduction of The Leader.
