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Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross
Marvel Cinematic Universe character
First appearanceThe Incredible Hulk (2008)
Based on
Thunderbolt Ross
by
Adapted byZak Penn
Portrayed by
Voiced byMichael Patrick McGill (What If...? and X-Men '97)
In-universe information
Full nameThaddeus Ross
AliasRed Hulk
Title
AffiliationThunderbolts
ChildrenBetty Ross (daughter)
NationalityAmerican

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

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In June 2007, William Hurt was cast to play the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and made his debut the next year in The Incredible Hulk (2008), produced by Paramount Pictures.[1] Sam Elliott, who portrayed Ross in the non-MCU film Hulk (2003) produced by Universal Pictures, 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] Before his death, Hurt was told by Marvel about their plans to turn Ross into Red Hulk, which had excited him. After his death, the filmmakers reevaluated how to proceed with the story or scrap it and come up with a new plot, which coincided with Harrison Ford reaching out to Kevin Feige about potentially appearing in a MCU film, which surprised Nate Moore as Ford was willing to honor Hurt and continue his character arc.[4] The role would be recast in October 2022 with Ford, who will appear in both Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts* (both 2025).[5]

Characterization

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Fictional character biography

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Early life

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Hunting down Bruce Banner

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Further information: The Incredible Hulk (film)

Secretary of State

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The Sokovia Accords

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Further information: Captain America: Civil War, Black Widow (2021 film), Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame

President of the United States

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Further information: Captain America: Brave New World

Alternate versions

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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)

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See also: What If...? (TV series)

X-Men '97 (2024–present)

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See also: X-Men '97

Reception

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References

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  1. ^ Kit, Borys (June 13, 2007). "Hurt hurtling to Hulk cast". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Romano, Nick (December 20, 2024). "Seeing red: How the new Captain America turned Harrison Ford into the Red Hulk (exclusive)". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on December 21, 2024. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  5. ^ Galuppo, Mia (October 17, 2022). "Harrison Ford Joining Captain America 4". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
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