AsHarrison Fordmakes hisMCUdebut inCaptain America: Brave New World, he has some big shoes to fill.

In fact, that was one of the attractions, he said.

It was a character that had been grounded in the work that a fantastic actor.

A still of William Hurt in a military uniform in ‘The Incredible Hulk’ (2008); a still of Harrison Ford wearing a suit in ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ (2025)

Harrison Ford discusses taking over the MCU role of President Thadeuss Ross/Red Hulk from the late William Hurt.Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection/Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection

It was a bonus, as far as Im concerned.

I was delighted to have the opportunity.

I always wanted to do a Marvel [movie].

Anthony Mackie in ‘Captain America: Brave New World’

I wanted to be part of the pleasure of these entertainments.

Meanwhile, hes harboring a big, red secret that has disastrous consequences.