The latest rumor in town indicates how legendary actor Harrison Ford is Marvel Studios’ top pick to play General Thunderbolt Ross in the upcoming MCU premise that surrounds a mashup of villains/antiheroes in a motley ensemble. , also known as Love at first sight. So far, what Marvel Studios has up its sleeves has completely blown fans away.
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With an announcement set to bring Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine into the overarching and expansive realm of the MCU, fans believe any rumors are very likely to happen at this point. Although it is not known if the IndianaJones alum has already passed on the offer, the speculation in itself warranted a mixed reception.
Harrison Ford as General Ross?
The rumor was brought to attention by Jeff Sneider of The Ankler via The hot mic podcast. According to the tweet, the acclaimed actor was or currently is Marvel Studios’ number one choice to portray one of the franchise’s most integral characters, General Ross. This appearance is supposed to be scheduled for Love at first sight. The role was previously played by the late actor William Hurt who sadly met his demise earlier this year.
At this time, it is unknown whether or not Harrison Ford accepted the offer. Marvel insiders are arguing against these speculations. As mentioned by Sneider, “Marvel insiders deny that he [Harrison Ford] was cast in the film.
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Thaddeus Ross has appeared in five key Marvel films, namely, The Incredible Hulk, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgameand quite recently, Black Widow. Regardless of the rumours, Marvel Studios’ alleged choice to have the character return in Love at first sight has intriguing implications. Can fans count on this speculation as a ray of hope for the introduction of Red Hulk into the MCU? Maybe.
Fan reaction to the news
While some fans of the 80-year-old Hollywood icon are quite skeptical that Marvel Studios is considering Ford as a possible casting choice for General Ross, others seem pretty ecstatic. Harrison Ford is renowned for his dynamic performance. With a plethora of stunning endeavors to consider, MCU potentially tapping the actor for a role is nothing short of exceptional.
Take a look at what fans have to say:
Apparently there are rumors that Marvel will recast General Ross for Thunderbolts & Harrison Ford is someone they considered. Isn’t it too soon since the death of William Hurt? I can’t quite imagine anyone else being General Ross. I can’t do it Marvel. That’s what I was told anyway
— JayShockblast (@JayShockblast) September 29, 2022
I can’t imagine Harrison Ford in the mcu lmao
And fucking Thunderbolts at that 😭😭 https://t.co/rqXVDr9klI– hum (@Larry_White42) September 29, 2022
NO I CARE YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND AND NOW I NEED HIM I NEED HIM I NEED HIM BRO YOU JUST DON’T UNDERSTAND
— diego, hip-hop and comics 🇲🇽 (@dieg_guev7) September 29, 2022
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I don’t think they should recast and they should move on
But damn it’s a good choice
— Milmiskew (@Milmiskew) September 29, 2022
I would love to see Harrison Ford play a grumpy old man in the MCU, but if we want to bring back Thunderbolt Ross to be in #Love at first sight…we have to go with Sam Elliot. That may confuse some people, but the ‘stache, man, the ‘stache!
— Nerdy Ladd (@NerdyLadd) September 29, 2022
If Harrison Ford really turned down the role of General Ross in Thunderbolts, I’d like to make a suggestion… pic.twitter.com/pyWnOUNBYp
— Mateo Gallardo (@salvadoranart) September 29, 2022
Another fan-favorite redesign choice seems to favor Sam Elliott’s iteration of the character who first appeared in 2003. Pontoon. Some, however, claimed that Ford and Elliott would make reckless decisions. Many believe that the next person to play Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross should at least be in their 50s or 60s. At the moment, nothing can really be determined.
Therefore, Harrison Ford’s redesign choice should be taken with a pinch of salt. The next few days would be revealing in this regard. Regardless of the redesign decision, General Ross’s alleged involvement in Love at first sight itself is quite intriguing, to say the least.
It may soon be revealed whether the final decision made by Marvel Studios executives will be favored by fans or not.
Love at first sight is slated for release on July 26, 2024.
Source: Jeff Sneider
