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Welcome to the Marvel Cinematic Universe,Harrison Ford.
On Monday,multiple outletsreportedthat theStar Warsalum, 80, will appear as Gen. Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross in the upcoming MCU filmCaptain America: New World Order, replacing the lateWilliam Hurt, whodied in March at age 71.
Hurt had previously appeared as Ross in five movies, starting with 2008’sThe Incredible Hulkand most recently in 2021’sBlack Widow, often appearing as an antagonist toward the franchise’s heroes.
Ford will star in the nextCaptain Americafilm alongsideAnthony Mackie’s new Captain America Sam Wilson, with an ensemble cast that includes Shira Haas, Tim Blake Nelson and Carl Lumbly, according to Deadline.
Marvel Studios and Disney did not respond to PEOPLE’s requests for confirmation.
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Ford’s inclusion in the upcoming MCU project makes for his next big-screen role afterIndiana Jones 5, for which he was on hand todebut a teaser trailer at Disney’s D23 Expo in September.
As he appeared to tear up while onstage, Ford said, perVariety, “Thank you for making these films such an incredible experience for all of us. I’m very proud to say that this one is fantastic.”
While pointing at costarPhoebe Waller-Bridge, he also said, “and this is one of the reasons.”
“Indiana Jonesmovies are about fantasy and mystery, but they’re also about heart,” Ford explained. “We have a really great story to tell, as well as a movie that will kick your ass.”
Hinting that the new film might be his last outing as Indiana Jones, he added, “This is it. I will not fall down for you again. But thank you so much.”
Captain America: New World Orderis scheduled to hit theaters May 3, 2024.
source: people.com
