Captain America: New World Orderwill feature some big changes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, one being a bit of a career callback for Harrison Ford’s debut as Thunderbolt Ross. The upcoming film already has a lot going for it, with Anthony Mackie as the new Cap. Now audiences can also look forward to seeing an oddly familiar Commander-in-Chief.
The legendary actor’s take on the gruff general will get a sizable promotion to President of the United States inCaptain America: New World Order. WhenFord took over the role of Thunderbolt Rossafter previous actor William Hurt tragically passed away in 2022, many were excited about the possibilities stemming from the star of films likeStar WarsandIndiana Jonesjoining the MCU. Those who enjoyed his work in films likeAir Force Onewill finally see him as the President again. Fittingly, it turns out Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige is a fan of Ford’s work.
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“We start filming relatively soon,” Feige said in an interview withEntertainment Weekly. “I’m sure anyone you’ve ever talked with about Harrison Ford says this, but it’s unbelievable that we get to meet and talk with him and that he’s embracing this role. He’s tireless with the amount of work that he does. This is certainly a big part for Thaddeus Ross.” It’s hard not to imagine the excitement that would permeate any project in which Ford happens to be taking part. As funny as his seemingly grouchy exterior tends to be, he has a passion for what he does, and he’s darn good at it. But what about how he fits into the story itself?
“He’s the President of the United States in the film,” Feige continued, possibly explainingwhy Ford so readily took the Thunderbolt Ross role. “And with Harrison, you think aboutAir Force One, and you think about some of his confrontations with the President inClear and Present Danger. There’s a dynamic between President Ross and Sam Wilson. They have a history together, but in this film, we’ll be seeing the dynamic between Captain America and the President of the United States in a way that is just incredible.”
Seeing Mackie’s Sam Wilson/Captain America bantering with a beloved star like Ford is probably enough to entice anybody even mildly curious about the film. Some fans may havecriticized the MCU’s dialogue stylein recent years, but it’s hard to deny that it works more often than it doesn’t. Of course, Ford isn’t exactly the first face in anyone’s mind when they think of the quippy chats seen in most MCU projects. So maybe this one will change things up a bit.
However the dialogue situation turns out, a pretty sizable chunk of the audience will likely feel some warm and fuzzy nostalgia when they see Ford again playing the President on the big screen. Now all that’s left is forBucky Barnes to appearso he can fight a one-armed man.
Captain America: New World Orderis scheduled for a theatrical release on May 3rd, 2024.
