Harrison Ford recently paid tribute to the late William Hurt for the character Thaddeus Ross in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Ford will take over Ross's role in the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World, according to PEOPLE report.
During an appearance at San Diego Comic-Con, Ford joined Anthony Mackie and the cast of the new Captain America Film to promote the film.
Ford expressed his admiration for Hurt, who died in 2022 at the age of 71.
He said: “He laid a very firm foundation for the character, I respect him enormously for the work he did during his life.”
“God bless his soul. I’m thrilled to be able to stand on his shoulders and continue to play the character,” Ford added.
Hurt first appeared as Thaddeus Ross in the 2008 film The incredible Hulk and reprised the role several times, most recently in 2021. Black Widow.
In Captain America: Brave New WorldRoss is elected President of the United States and has a strained relationship with Sam Wilson, played by Anthony Mackie, who has assumed the mantle of Captain America.
“I feel good, I officially feel good. I've seen some really great actors having a great time working in the Marvel universe, and I'm thrilled to be one of them now,” Ford said of his role.
