Harrison Ford remains unfazed by the critical and commercial underperformance of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, simply stating, "s**t happens." He attributes his subsequent move to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to a desire for a "good time."
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, the Star Wars icon explained his motivation for returning to the Indiana Jones franchise, despite the film's negative reception and estimated $100 million loss. He felt there was "another story to tell," aiming to portray an older, less vigorous Indiana Jones and explore the consequences of his past. Despite the outcome, Ford expressed satisfaction with his involvement.
This venture hasn't deterred him from joining another major franchise. Ford's role in the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World sees him taking over the Thaddeus Ross character from the late William Hurt, with a significantly expanded role as the Red Hulk.
Ford clarified that his decision to join the MCU predated knowledge of this transformation. He hadn't even seen a script before signing on, drawn in by the apparent enjoyment of other actors in the franchise. He simply felt it would be a fun experience.
"Why not? I saw enough Marvels to see actors that I admired having a good time," Ford remarked. "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 release on February 14th, is notable for its shorter runtime compared to other MCU films and for featuring Anthony Mackie as Captain America, replacing Chris Evans. The film promises to incorporate lesser-known characters from Marvel's extensive lore, including a long-awaited payoff from The Incredible Hulk with the introduction of The Leader.
