Legendary Star Harrison Ford Joins Marvel Universe

Harrison Ford remains unfazed by the critical and commercial underperformance of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," casually remarking, "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 impetus for a fifth Indiana Jones film – a belief that "there was another story to tell." However, he expressed indifference towards the film's negative critical reception and estimated $100 million loss.

Ford explained his motivation, stating, "When [Indy] had suffered the consequences of his life, I wanted one more chance to dust him off and see what happened." He added, "I’m still happy I made that movie."

This latest cinematic venture hasn't deterred him from embracing another iconic franchise. 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 the "Brave New World" script. His participation stemmed from a simple desire for enjoyment.

"Why not?" Ford quipped. "I saw actors I admired having a good time in Marvel films. I didn't 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 installments to date. Anthony Mackie takes the lead as Captain America, replacing Chris Evans' Steve Rogers. The film promises to delve into lesser-known Marvel characters, including a long-awaited payoff from "The Incredible Hulk" with the introduction of The Leader.