Harrison Ford debuts Marvel, reveals why he still acting: ‘Each movie is another option’

Harrison Ford comes back to the big screen, this time starring in the highly expected fourth Captain America movie and getting his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut.

“It’s a Marvel movie for God’s sake. And it has all the smash and grab, running, jumping and falling things,” the 82-year-old “Captain America said: Brave New World” Star “Good Morning America” ​​in A new his down -conversation. “Being in a Marvel movie is a privilege. It’s an introduction to a whole new genre.”

Hollywood legend enters the Thaddeus Ross’ shoes for the new movie -taking over for deceased William Hurt, who played the political leader in five former MCU films -who will see the character’s transformation from president of the United States to long awaited pseudo -villain , Red Hulk.

“He’s complicated – he turns into a hulk in rare cases,” Ford explained.

“Brave New World” will be the first movie in the franchise that has Anthony Mackie as Cap when his former character, Falcon, finally took over from Steve Rogers – played by Chris Evans – in the series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” after the latter ended his last mission that defeated Thanos in “Avengers: Endgame.”

The audience has loved Ford for nearly half a century as he is solo in “Star Wars”, as Indiana Jones and recently in the golden globe-nominated Apple TV series “Curning”, but despite his famous resume and opportunities to take One step back from the work, Ford said there is more that continues to act interesting.

“I find challenge,” he said. “I find new people to work with.”

Ford said that choosing a favorite role “would be like comparing your children one with the other” because “every movie is another option.”

“It’s a bit of a great way to spend your life,” he said.

When he reflected on his career in its entirety, Ford said, “I see it out of the corner of my eye every once in a while. But I don’t reflect on it. I’m looking for anything past that point.”

Although his latest persona on screen may be blasting in shades of Crimson, Ford said his favorite color is “green.”

“Captain America: Brave New World” hits theaters on Valentine’s Day, February 14.

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