Harrison Ford remains unfazed by the critical and commercial failure of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," succinctly stating that "s\*\*t happens." Despite the film's estimated $100 million loss at the box office, Ford remains content with his decision to return to the iconic role. He shared with The Wall Street Journal Magazine that he wanted to explore another chapter in Indiana Jones's life, expressing a desire to see the character face the repercussions of his adventurous lifestyle. "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 explained. "I’m still happy I made that movie."
Undeterred by the setback, Ford has transitioned to another legendary franchise, joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in "Captain America: Brave New World." He steps into the shoes of the late William Hurt, portraying Thaddeus Ross, who will transform into the Red Hulk in this upcoming film. Ford's decision to join the MCU was driven by the allure of fun rather than the specifics of his character's arc. "Why not? I saw enough Marvels to see actors that I admired having a good time," Ford remarked. He admitted to not knowing about his character's transformation into the Red Hulk until later, likening the experience to life's unpredictability. "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" is set to be one of the shortest entries in the MCU, slated for release on February 14. It marks a significant shift as Anthony Mackie takes on the titular role, replacing Chris Evans' Steve Rogers. The film will also introduce deep-cut characters from Marvel lore, including The Leader, fulfilling a tease from the second MCU film, "The Incredible Hulk."
