Harrison Ford Said He Joined the MCU to Do "Something Different" and Have a "Great Time"
Harrison Ford is really freaking busy right now! The guy is appearing in the Yellowstone prequel series, 1923, as well as his first comedy series, Shrinking, with Jason Segal. He is also preparing fans for his last outing as our favorite action hero in the upcoming film Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. On top of all that, the Star Wars star has also up and joined the MCU!
Ford is set to play Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross in the upcoming Marvel movies Captain America: New World Order and Thunderbolts. The role was previously played by William Hurt, who passed away in March of 2022 after suffering from prostate cancer.
In a recent interview with THR, Ford was asked what motivated him to join the MCU at this point, and he explained:
"I don't know. I can't explain myself to myself, I just work here. (Laughs.) I thought, 'Everybody else seems to be having a great time.' I watch all these terrific actors having a good time [in Marvel movies]. I like doing something different to what I've ever done and pleasing people with it. So I'll try a piece of that."
I think he will be great in the role, and I know the fans are happy to see him take it on.
Captain America: New World Order is set to hit theaters on May 3, 2024; Thunderbolts will be released on July 26, 2024.