Harrison Ford on Red Hulk Return: 'Nope' – But Is He Bluffing, Mate?
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Harrison Ford says 'Nope' to more Red Hulk, but given his history of franchise returns, should we *really* believe him? It might depend on whether Marvel needs Ford himself, or just a CGI Red Hulk.
Right, so Harrison Ford's been asked point-blank if he's strapping back into the Red Hulk suit for another Marvel rumble, and his response, according to IGN South Africa, was a simple, Ford-esque “Nope.” (Cheers to Tom Phillips at IGN for catching this gem!). Now, we all know Ford, don't we? He’s like that legendary loot drop you thought was gone forever, only to find it respawned after a decade or two.
Remember when he swore he was done with Han Solo? Or Indiana Jones? And then *bam*, he's back, dusting off his blaster and fedora like no time had passed. So, when he gives a curt 'Nope' to more Red Hulk action after *Captain America: Brave New World* (a film that, let’s be honest, landed with a bit of a thud), should we really take it at face value?
*Brave New World* left the door slightly ajar for Thaddeus Ross’s return, especially with that whole Red Hulk transformation. But judging by his, shall we say, *concise* answer, maybe he's genuinely done. Or *is* he? Ford himself admitted in the same Variety interview that he has no plans to retire. "That's one of the things I thought was attractive about the job of an actor, was that they need old people, too, to play old people's parts." Which is fair dinkum, mate. He's got a point.
But here's where it gets interesting. Even if Ford's not keen on another full-blown Red Hulk performance, Marvel could still use the character for a quick brawl in something like *Avengers: Doomsday*. They could easily CGI the Red Hulk's appearance, meaning Ford wouldn't necessarily need to be on set for extensive performance capture. Think of it – a few quick smashes and crunches against Dr. Doom, and boom, Red Hulk’s made his cameo.
Still, Marvel hasn't confirmed any future plans for Red Hulk, and Ford's name wasn't among the list of returning stars for *Doomsday*. Instead, they seem to be focusing on established teams like the Thunderbolts, the Avengers, and the Fantastic Four, alongside some X-Men from the Fox universe. So, maybe Ford's telling the truth. Maybe he's genuinely hung up the Red Hulk's oversized boots.
But knowing Ford, and knowing Hollywood, I wouldn't bet against a surprise appearance down the line. After all, as he says, they need old people too... and who's going to say no to a bit of Red Hulk mayhem? It’s like finding a secret level you never knew existed – too tempting to resist, right?
Tags: Marvel, Red Hulk, Harrison Ford, Avengers, Captain America
Original article: IGN South Africa