As the Avengers universe continues to expand, more faces will be needed to populate it. And what better if they correspond to not only renowned actors, but also true Hollywood legends. After circulating rumors that neither more nor less than Harrison Ford was in the sights of Marvel Studios, now it is confirmed that the House of Ideas has already signed him in his multi-million dollar superhero franchise
In late September, Jeff Sneider revealed on the podcast The Hot Mic that “Harrison Ford is or was the studio’s number one choice to star in Thunderbolts”. According to the journalist, it was not clear at the time if the actor from starwars had already accepted or rejected the offer, but there were signs that Marvel planned to make an announcement at D23 Expo 2022. However, Lucasfilm would have asked its sister company to save that information for later; this in order not to divert attention from indiana jones 5whose first teaser It was screened exclusively for those attending the event with the presence of Ford, and just a few minutes before the announcements corresponding to the MCU.
Last Thursday in the last edition of TI have Hot Mic, Sneider confirmed with his sources that the incorporation of Harrison Ford to Marvel movies is a fact. This Monday, the Casa de las Ideas made the news official to media such as dead line, The Hollywood Reporter Y Variety.
What role will Harrison Ford play in Marvel?
The Hollywood legend will tackle the role of the general himself Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross. Previously, William Hurt was responsible for bringing Ross to life in five MCU films; since The incredible Hulk (2008) until Black Widow (2021). However, Hurt’s death last March made the character’s future uncertain. Everything indicates that Indiana Jones will come to the rescue.
Harrison Ford will make his debut in Captain America: New World Orderdirected by Julius Onah and scheduled for release on May 3, 2024. The cast is completed Anthony Mackie (Sam Wilson / Captain America), Danny Ramirez (Joaquin Torres / Falcon), Carl Lumbly (Isaiah Bradley) and Tim Blake Nelson (Samuel Sterns / ‘The Leader’).
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Subsequently, Ford will play a central role in Thunderbolts. Actresses and actors confirmed for said film are Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova), sebastian stan (BuckyBarnes), Hannah John-Kamen (ghost), Wyatt Russell (U.S.Agent), Olga Kurylenko (taskmaster), David Harbor (Red Guardian) and Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Valentina Allegra de Fontaine). Directed by Jake Schreier (Paper cities) and its premiere is scheduled for July 6, 2024.
Are you excited to see Ford become the Red Hulk of the MCU?
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