Harrison Ford shrugs off the critical and commercial disappointment of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, quipping that "s**t happens." He reveals his motivation for joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe was simply a desire for a "good time."
The iconic actor, known for his roles in Star Wars, told The Wall Street Journal Magazine that despite feeling there was "another story to tell" in the Indiana Jones saga, he remains unfazed by the film's negative reception and estimated $100 million loss. He explains his desire to revisit the character: "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 latest cinematic adventure doesn't mark the end of his involvement in major franchises. Ford has joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe, stepping into the role of Thaddeus Ross in the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World, succeeding the late William Hurt. This new iteration of Ross will feature a significant transformation into the Red Hulk.
Ford clarifies that his decision to join the MCU predated any knowledge of this transformation, as he hadn't even seen a script for Brave New World. His participation stemmed from a simple desire for enjoyment: "Why not? I saw enough Marvels to see actors that I admired having a good time," Ford 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."
Brave New World, slated for release on February 14th, is notable for its shorter runtime compared to other MCU entries and features Anthony Mackie as Captain America, replacing Chris Evans. The film promises to delve into lesser-known Marvel characters, including a payoff to a tease from The Incredible Hulk, with the introduction of The Leader.
