Harrison Ford has joined the cast of ‘Captain America: New World Order,’ which stars Anthony Mackie in the title role. The actor will play General Thaddeus ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross, according to the entertainment website The Hollywood Reporter. Oscar winner William Hurt first played the character in flicks spanning from ‘The Incredible Hulk’ in 2008 through ‘Black Widow’ in 2012. (2021).
Hurt passed away in March at the age of 71.
Ford’s casting in ‘Captain America 4’ had been rumoured for some time, despite the fact that he is already the star of long-running spectacular franchises including as ‘Indiana Jones,’ ‘Star Wars,’ and ‘Blade Runner.’
The narrative of the upcoming film, which is part of Marvel Studios’ Phase 5, is being kept secret. The narrative of the upcoming film, which is part of Marvel Studios’ Phase 5, is being kept secret. In the blockbuster Disney+ series ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,’ Mackie played Sam Wilson, who took on the mantle of Captain America.
The film will be directed by Julius Onah and will star Shira Haas, Tim Blake Nelson, and Carl Lumbly.
The script for the next superhero film was co-written by Malcolm Spellman, creator of ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,’ and series staff writer Dalan Musson. Spellman will also co-produce with Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige.
The film ‘Captain America: New World Order’ will be released on May 3, 2024.
Ford will next be seen as the globe-trotting archaeologist Indiana Jones in the untitled fifth film in the Indiana Jones franchise, which is set to be released on June 30, 2023. In addition, he will star in the upcoming Apple comedy series ‘Shrinking.’
(source : PTI)
