In Captain America: Brave New World, Harrison Ford is not only seen as the President but also as Red Hulk. He shares in an interview how Marvel convinced him to take on this role.
What role does Harrison Ford play in Captain America: Brave New World? In the latest Marvel film, star actor Harrison Ford takes on the role of Thaddeus Ross, the newly elected US President. Previously, he had been a high-ranking Lieutenant General in the service of the U.S. Air Force, portrayed by William Hurt.
However, in the film, Harrison Ford not only plays the President but also his associated second identity: Red Hulk. For this, Ford had to wear a motion capture suit, which likely resulted in unique moments behind the scenes. He shares how Marvel got him to do it in an interview.
“It’s not magic, it’s commerce.”
Harrison Ford is known for his often quite dry humor. Therefore, interviewer Joshua Horowitz took the opportunity at the start of Captain America: Brave New World to ask him what was required for the role (via TikTok).
He asked him: “How easily can you turn off the part of your brain that says ‘I look like an idiot playing Red Hulk’? In the behind-the-scenes footage, you probably look like a crazy person.”
His response was: “I don’t want to burst your bubble or anything, but that’s what the money is for.” He continued jokingly: “It’s not magic, it’s commerce. Which doesn’t mean I do everything for money. No, I want to make sure that the trip I’m on is one that the audience will follow and want to be a part of. And something that they’ll allow me to be a part of.”
To conclude, Horowitz asks him if it is also in his contract that this footage will never be made public, to which Ford simply replies: “Yes, who told you that?”
Previously, Harrison Ford had to answer the question of what motivated him to play Red Hulk in the new Marvel film. He shared in an interview with Vanity that sometimes you have to “do things that your mother wouldn’t normally want you to do.” However, he also found it very enjoyable and had a great time.
Apart from Harrison Ford’s performance in Captain America 4, the film has faced some criticism from the community regarding certain aspects. Some cite the quality of some scenes and certain logical gaps that they perceive: The new Captain America film hasn’t even been released yet and is already controversial among Marvel fans due to its quality.
