Harrison Ford joins MCU as General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross in Captain America: New World Order
The Star Wars actor takes over the role from William Hurt, who died earlier this year

As if being in two beloved franchises isn’t enough for Harrison Ford, everyone’s favorite grumpy uncle of Hollywood is adding the biggest franchise of them all to his IMDB page. The Oscar nominee will be taking on the role of General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross in Marvel Studios’ Captain America: New World Order, per Deadline, starring alongside Anthony Mackie.
The MCU’s on-screen iteration of the ruthless military general-turned-Secretary of State was originated by Broadcast News’ William Hurt, who died at the age of 71 in March. First making his appearance in 2008's The Incredible Hulk, General Ross would become influential in creating the Sokovia Accords in Captain America: Civil War, going on to be a governmental antagonist to the Avengers throughout the films. Prior to the MCU, Sam Elliot portrayed General Ross in Ang Lee’s Hulk feature.