Harrison Ford remains unfazed by the critical and commercial underperformance of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," simply stating, "s**t happens." He revealed his decision to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe was driven by a desire for a "good time."
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, the Star Wars icon explained that despite his belief in the potential for another Indiana Jones chapter ("I felt there was another story to tell"), he's unconcerned about the film's negative reception and estimated $100 million loss. He elaborated on his motivation for returning to the role: "When [Indy] had suffered the consequences of the life that he had to live, I wanted one more chance to pick him up and shake the dust off his ass and stick him out there, bereft of some of his vigor, to see what happened," Ford stated. "I’m still happy I made that movie."
This setback hasn't deterred Ford from embracing another iconic franchise. He's joined the MCU in "Captain America: Brave New World," stepping into the shoes of the late William Hurt as Thaddeus Ross, a character significantly expanded to include his Red Hulk persona.
Ford clarified that his MCU involvement predated knowledge of this transformation. He hadn't even seen a script before signing on, drawn in by the apparent enjoyment of other actors within the franchise. "Why not? I saw enough Marvels to see actors that I admired having a good time," he explained. "I didn’t really know that at the end I would turn into the Red Hulk. Well, it’s like life. You only get so far in the kit until the last page of the instructions is missing."
"Captain America: Brave New World," slated for a February 14th release, is notable for its shorter runtime compared to other MCU entries and for featuring Anthony Mackie as Captain America, succeeding Chris Evans. The film promises to incorporate lesser-known Marvel characters, including a significant development stemming from a tease in "The Incredible Hulk" – the introduction of The Leader.
