Summary
Harrison Fordtook the stage at San Diego Comic-Con’s Hall H, fully “Hulking out” and showing off his new monstrous roar as the MCU’s Red Hulk. Set to appear as President Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross in 2025’sCaptain America: Brave New World, Harrison Ford is taking over the role from the late William Hurt. However, Ford’s Ross will also be debuting as the Red Hulk for the very first time in the MCU.
While promotingCaptain America: Brave New Worldduring Marvel Studios' Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, Harrison Ford joined the rest of the cast after exclusive footage was shown featuring his character fully transforming into the Red Hulk. After shaking hands with Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige,Ford addressed the crowd with a massive roar, taking on some classic Hulk mannerisms before sharing his excitement for both the role and the upcoming MCU movie:
Sharing that he wanted in on all the fun so many other actors have had in the MCU,it certainly looks as though Harrison Ford has been having a great time as one of the latest actors to join the expansive universe of heroes.
Exclusive SDCC Footage Revealed President Ross' Full Red Hulk Transformation
Becoming A Brand-New MCU Rage Monster
Shown exclusively to those in attendance at Hall H, it’s been reported that the newBrave New Worldfootage was heavily focused onthe official debut of adamantium in the MCU. Sourced from the giant Celestial in the Indian Ocean known as Tiamut who was last seen in 2021’sEternals, it seems as though multiple nations want to get their hands on the indestructible metal that’s on par with vibranium, though President Ross has plans to share the new resource with the entire world.
However, there are plenty of action shots as the balance of global power begins to shift,culminating in the full transformation and debut of President Ross as the Red Hulk right outside the White House.According toBrave New Worldfootage descriptions, Red Hulk’s face looks exactly like Ford’s, albeit with the expected red skin, yellow eyes, and black hair to mirror the character’s depiction in the original comics. To that end, one has to wonder if Ross is in control of his transformations.
At any rate, it’s very exciting to see Harrison Ford so enthusiastic and excited to be a part of the MCU.It’s certainly one of the more unique roles Ford has ever taken on considering the need for motion capture performance on the Red Hulk side of things. Keeping that in mind, one can only hope that a Red Hulk vs Incredible Hulk will be coming sooner rather than later for the MCU.
Captain America: Brave New World
Cast
Captain America: Brave New World (formerly titledNew World Order)marks Sam Wilson’s first MCU big-screen appearance as Steve Rogers' successor after receiving the suit and shield in Phase 4’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Anthony Mackie returns as the titular Avenger alongside Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres, Carl Lumby as Isaiah Bradley, and Tim Blake Nelson as The Incredible Hulk’s former ally Samuel Sterns. Harrison Ford makes his MCU debut replacing the late William Hurt as Thaddeus Ross.After meeting President Thaddeus Ross, Sam is caught in a global crisis. He must expose the mastermind behind a sinister plot before the world descends into turmoil. Captain America: Brave New World marks the big-screen debut of Sam Wilson as Captain America, and Harrison Ford makes his MCU debut, replacing the late William Hurt as Thaddeus Ross.
