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 own belief in the potential for another Indiana Jones chapter. However, he expressed indifference towards the film's negative critical reception and projected $100 million loss.
Ford explained his motivation for the final Indiana Jones installment: "When [Indy] had suffered the consequences of his life, I wanted one more chance to dust him off and see what happened," he said. "I’m still happy I made that movie."
This venture hasn't deterred him from embracing another iconic franchise. Ford's MCU debut in "Captain America: Brave New World" sees him stepping into the shoes of the late William Hurt as Thaddeus Ross, a role significantly expanded to include the Red Hulk transformation.
Despite his lack of prior knowledge regarding this transformation—he hadn't even seen a script—Ford joined the MCU purely for enjoyment.
"Why not? I saw enough Marvel films to see actors I admired having a good time," he explained. "I didn’t really know I’d turn into the Red Hulk. It’s like life; you only get so far in the game until the instructions are incomplete."
"Captain America: Brave New World," slated for a February 14th release, marks one of the shortest MCU films to date. It features Anthony Mackie as Captain America, succeeding Chris Evans, and promises to incorporate lesser-known Marvel characters, including a long-awaited payoff from "The Incredible Hulk" with the introduction of The Leader.