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| Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross | |
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| Marvel Cinematic Universe character | |
| First appearance | The Incredible Hulk (2008) |
| Based on | |
| Adapted by | Zak Penn |
| Portrayed by |
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| Voiced by | Michael Patrick McGill (What If...? and X-Men '97) |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Thaddeus Ross |
| Alias | Red Hulk |
| Title | |
| Affiliation | Thunderbolts |
| Children | Betty Ross (daughter) |
| Nationality | American |
Thaddeus E. "Thunderbolt" Ross is a fictional character originally portrayed by William Hurt and subsequently by Harrison Ford in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film franchise, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name.
As of 2022, Ross has appeared portrayed by Hurt in The Incredible Hulk (2008), Captain America: Civil War (2016), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019) and Black Widow (2021). He will return being portrayed by Ford in the upcoming films, Captain America: Brave New World and the Thunderbolts* (both 2025).
Concept and creation
[edit]In June 2007, William Hurt was cast to play the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and made his debut the next year in The Incredible Hulk (2008).[1] Sam Elliott, who portrayed Ross in the non-MCU film Hulk (2003), was willing to reprise the role and wished Marvel Studios had kept some if not all of the 2003 film castmembers, though he still approved Hurt's casting and expressed his interest in looking forward the new film.[2]
Hurt died on March 13, 2022.[3] The role would be recast in October 2022 with Harrison Ford, who will appear in both Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts* (both 2025).[4]
Characterization
[edit]Fictional character biography
[edit]Early life
[edit]Hunting down Bruce Banner
[edit]Secretary of State
[edit]The Sokovia Accords
[edit]President of the United States
[edit]Alternate versions
[edit]Other versions of Ross are depicted in the alternate realities of the MCU multiverse, all voiced respectively by Michael Patrick McGill.
What If...? (2021–present)
[edit]X-Men '97 (2024–present)
[edit]Reception
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Kit, Borys (June 13, 2007). "Hurt hurtling to Hulk cast". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ Vineyard, Jennifer (November 2, 2007). "'Hulk' Stars Give Thumbs-Up For Sequel Counterparts; Marvel Goes Red". MTV. Archived from the original on March 3, 2022. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
- ^ Haring, Bruce (March 13, 2022). "William Hurt Dies: Oscar-Winning Kiss Of The Spider Woman Actor & Four-Time Nominee Was 71". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (October 17, 2022). "Harrison Ford Joining Captain America 4". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
External links
[edit]- Thaddeus Ross on Marvel Cinematic Universe Wiki, an external wiki
- Thaddeus Ross on Marvel Database, a Marvel Comics wiki
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