Captain America: Brave New World directors reveals how Harrison Ford’s Red Hulk will impact the MCU

With Captain America: Brave New World all set to release in less than a month, the MCU fandom’s expectancy is set at a really high bar. Captain America: Brave New World, which actually shows Anthony Mackie’s debut as a proper Captain America, also welcomes Harrison Ford to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as the character - Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross.

Harrison Ford’s interpretation of President Ross will see him as a character undergoing an intense transformation into the much-awaited Red Hulk, a major character that will influence the story of Captain America: Brave New World and also as someone that fans cannot wait to see on the big screens.

Director Julius Onah, not too long ago, disclosed some insights into what kind of a role Harrison Ford’s Red Hulk will play in Captain America: Brave New World. In an interview with Fandango’s Big-Ticket series, Julius Onah brought forth his immense excitement, disclosing that he felt and smiled “like a kid” with the idea of bringing the Red Hulk into the MCU became a reality.

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Red Hulk’s Role in Captain America: Brave New World:

Red Hulk, a rage-filled antagonist, is set to go face to face against Sam Wilson’s Captain America in the film Captain America: Brave New World.

Onah highlighted how the character’s raw emotional aura is most likely to echo within the audiences watching the film and Onah also explains that Red Hulk’s character directly links into the movie’s theme is and what the movie stands for. Onah explained that -

“The Hulk character is such an expression of pure id, but there’s something about, especially a rage Hulk, that is so relatable and exciting for an audience...”

He further stated that -

“There’s a real thematic core when it comes to the expression of that anger in this film, and what it means about the conflict at the center of this film.”

Harrison Ford’s casting as Ross in Captain America: Brave New World, taking over the role previously fulfilled by the late William Hurt, was yet another section that Onah expressed excitement about. In regards to this in specific, Onah shared that -

“Having an actor like Harrison Ford play Thaddeus ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross, knowing that he’s going to have scenes with Anthony Mackie, added to the film...”

Thaddeus Ross, now the President of the United States of America, will maintain his hostile relationship with Sam Wilson/Captain America.

Harrison Ford's Red Hulk's Impact on the MCU:

The beginning of Red Hulk’s journey in the MCU comes along at quite an important moment for the Marvel Universe. Onah talked about the fact that the character adds a significant layer of depth to the message and theme of Captain America: Brave New World. Director Onah also mentioned, “It’s not just the inner kid in me that’s excited about it, but the director or the storyteller in me is also excited about where this goes.”

This thematic intensity, mixed in a bag with the performances of Mackie is sure to add a unique spin on the legacy of such an iconic character like Captain America. Onah expressed certainty that Captain America: Brave New World will be “a real treat for audiences.”

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Captain America: Brave New World not only brings forth new pages in the life of Anthony Mackie’s Captain America but also restructures the MCU with the coming of Harrison Ford’s Red Hulk. The dynamic relationship between Sam Wilson and Thaddeus Ross is sure to bring out an emotionally stimulating and thematically booming story. With Onah’s obvious desire and vision, Captain America: Brave New World intends to cater the audiences with a compelling story, a whole lot of character development, and deepness in the narrative, which is why fans of the MCU are eager to experience this new addition to the MCU.