Harrison Ford remains unfazed by the critical and commercial underperformance of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," simply stating, "s**t happens." His decision to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he explains, was driven by a desire for a "good time."
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, the Star Wars icon acknowledged his own belief in the potential for another Indiana Jones chapter. However, the film's negative reception and estimated $100 million loss haven't dampened his spirits. He elaborated on his motivation for returning to the role, stating, "When [Indy] had suffered the consequences of his life, I wanted one more chance to dust him off, to see what happened, bereft of some of his vigor." He added, "I’m still happy I made that movie."
This latest cinematic venture finds Ford entering another iconic franchise, the MCU, with his role as Thaddeus Ross in the upcoming "Captain America: Brave New World." He succeeds the late William Hurt, and his character will undergo a significant transformation into the Red Hulk.
Ford clarified that his decision to join the MCU predated his awareness of this transformation, having not yet seen a script for "Brave New World." His participation stemmed from a simple desire for enjoyment. He commented, "Why not? I saw enough Marvel films to see actors I admired having a good time. I didn’t really know I’d turn into the Red Hulk. It’s like life; you only get so far in the game until the instructions are incomplete."
"Captain America: Brave New World," slated for release on February 14th, marks one of the shorter MCU entries to date. It features Anthony Mackie as Captain America, replacing Chris Evans, and introduces several deep-cut characters from Marvel's extensive lore, including a long-awaited payoff from "The Incredible Hulk" with the introduction of The Leader.
