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The day has come: Harrison Ford is finally (and unexpectedly) joining the MCU. He is starring opposite Anthony Mackie as General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross in “Captain America: New World Order.” Find out more about the upcoming “Captain America” film and learn how you can get cast in a Marvel project, below.
Harrison Ford Is Taking Over William Hurt’s Role in ‘Captain America: New World Order’
“Indiana Jones” and “Star Wars” star Harrison Ford is entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe as he has just been cast in “Captain America: New World Order.” Ford will take over the role of General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, who was previously played by the late William Hurt. The actor, who died earlier this year, first played Ross in 2008’s “The Incredible Hulk” before returning in “Captain America: Civil War,” “Avengers: Infinity War,” “Avengers: Endgame,” and “Black Widow.” Ford recently wrapped up his final turn as Indiana Jones in the upcoming “Indiana Jones 5” opposite “Fleabag” writer and star Phoebe Waller-Bridge. That feature is due out on June 30, 2023.
“Captain America: New World Order” stars Anthony Mackie, as he reprises his role as Sam Wilson, and takes place after the events of the Disney+ series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.” In addition to Mackie and Ford, Tim Blake Nelson, Danny Ramirez, Carl Lumbly, and Shira Haas will also appear in the film.
“Captain America: New World Order” is currently in pre-production and is due in theaters on May 3, 2024. As is standard with the MCU, Sarah Finn is the casting director. For those interested in joining a Marvel production, be sure to check out our go-to Disney casting roundup and list of superhero notices. We update these resources regularly, which means they can be helpful when it comes to finding an upcoming superhero or Marvel role.
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