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 personal belief in the potential for another Indiana Jones chapter, yet expressed indifference towards the film's 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," Ford said. "I’m still happy I made that movie."
This latest cinematic venture doesn't signal a shift away from iconic franchises. Ford's MCU debut in "Captain America: Brave New World" sees him succeeding the late William Hurt as Thaddeus Ross, a character significantly expanded to include his Red Hulk persona.
Ford clarified that his MCU involvement predated knowledge of this transformation, having not even reviewed a script before signing on. The allure of enjoyment was the primary factor: "Why not? I saw enough Marvel films to know actors I admire were having fun," Ford explained. "I didn’t really know I’d become the Red Hulk. It’s like life; you only get so far until the instructions are incomplete."
"Captain America: Brave New World," slated for a February 14th release, marks one of the shorter MCU films and features Anthony Mackie as Captain America, replacing Chris Evans. The film promises to incorporate lesser-known Marvel characters, including a long-awaited payoff from "The Incredible Hulk" with the introduction of The Leader.
