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 acknowledged his personal belief in the potential for another Indiana Jones chapter, yet expressed indifference towards the film's negative reception and estimated $100 million loss. He explained his motivation: "When [Indy] had faced the consequences of his life, I wanted one more chance to dust him off and see what happened," Ford said. "I’m still happy I made that movie."
This setback hasn't deterred him from embracing another major franchise. Ford's MCU debut in "Captain America: Brave New World" sees him stepping into the shoes of the late William Hurt as Thaddeus Ross, a character significantly expanded in this installment as the Red Hulk.
Ford clarified that his MCU involvement predated knowledge of this transformation. He hadn't even seen a script before signing on, driven solely by the prospect of enjoyment. "Why not? I'd seen enough Marvel films to know admired actors were having a blast," Ford explained. "I didn't know I'd become the Red Hulk. It's like life; you only get so far with the instructions before the final page goes missing."
"Captain America: Brave New World," slated for release on February 14th, is poised to be one of the shorter MCU films. It marks Anthony Mackie's first solo outing as Captain America, replacing Chris Evans' Steve Rogers. The film promises to delve into lesser-known Marvel characters, including a long-awaited payoff from "The Incredible Hulk" with the introduction of The Leader.
