Movie icon Harrison Ford is set to make his highly-anticipated Marvel Cinematic Universe debut as Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross in the upcoming blockbuster Captain America: Brave New World. In a recent group interview, the legendary actor gave fans a glimpse of what to expect from his take on the iconic comic book character.
While promoting the new film, Ford was asked by Entertainment Weekly’s Gerard Hall to compare Ross to one of his most famous roles – Indiana Jones – in how each would handle snakes. Never one to give trivial answers, Ford dismissively replied “This is a ‘Who shot first, Greedo or Han Solo’ debate” while maintaining his signature wit.
Though he deflected discussing character comparisons, Ford has made no secret of his fondness for snakes. During a 2014 Reddit AMA, the Boy Scout alum reminisced about his days working as a nature counselor collecting and caring for serpents. “I actually like snakes! I think they’re fantastic creatures,” wrote the actor with evident passion.
Brave New World will see Ford take on the fan-favorite role of Thunderbolt Ross, previously inhabited by the late William Hurt in films like The Incredible Hulk. This time, Ross has been elected POTUS and transformed into the formidable Red Hulk as teased in trailers. Co-star Anthony Mackie praised Ford’s welcoming demeanor on set, saying “I thought he’d be angry but he’s not at all. He makes fun of people and allows people to make fun of him.”
Fans are eager to see Ford bring his trademark wit and gravitas to the MCU when Captain America: Brave New World arrives next Valentine’s Day. And with his reprisal of Red Hulk already confirmed for July 2025’s Thunderbolts, it’s clear this larger-than-life legend has found a long-term home within the Marvel universe.
