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 own belief in a compelling narrative for a fifth Indiana Jones film, but expressed indifference towards its negative reception and estimated $100 million loss. He explained his motivation: "When [Indy] had suffered the consequences of his life, I wanted one more chance to dust him off and see what happened," adding, "I’m still happy I made that movie."
This latest cinematic venture hasn't hindered his transition to 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 role significantly expanded to include the Red Hulk transformation.
Ford clarified that his MCU involvement predated knowledge of this character arc, having not even reviewed a script before signing on. The allure of enjoyment was the primary factor: "Why not? I'd seen enough Marvel films to know admired actors were having a blast," he commented. "I didn't know I'd become the Red Hulk. It's like life; you only get so far before the instructions are incomplete."
"Captain America: Brave New World," slated for a February 14th release, marks one of the shorter MCU installments to date. Anthony Mackie takes the lead as Captain America, replacing Chris Evans. The film promises to incorporate lesser-known Marvel characters, including a payoff to a long-standing plot thread introduced in "The Incredible Hulk" with the appearance of The Leader.