Thunderbolts*: Will Thunderbolt Ross’ Red Hulk Appear?

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As a dedicated Marvel Cinematic Universe fan with years of experience following the intricate web of characters and storylines, I find myself both excited and somewhat disappointed by the news that Harrison Ford’s Thunderbolt Ross will not be reprising his role as Red Hulk in “Thunderbolts.”

Harrison Ford’s character as Thunderbolt Ross, aka Red Hulk, has been confirmed for “Captain America: Brave New World.” Fans are curious if Red Hulk will make an appearance in “Thunderbolts” as well. This question arises due to the intriguing fact that both Thunderbolts and Thunderbolt Ross share the same first name, making it plausible for fans to assume Ross could be part of the team in the movie. Additionally, some fans may believe that Thunderbolt Ross served as the inspiration behind the Thunderbolts’ team name.

Here is everything you need to know regarding Thunderbolt Ross’ Red Hulk return in Thunderbolts*.

Will Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross return as Red Hulk in Thunderbolts*?

Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross’ Red Hulk is not returning in Thunderbolts*.

Kevin Feige clarified during the Thunderbolts panel at San Diego Comic-Con that Thunderbolt Ross and the Thunderbolts team are not related, implying a disconnection between them. Furthermore, Chris Hemsworth’s absence from the panel suggests he will not be returning as Thunderbolt Ross/Red Hulk in the upcoming movie.

Before the latest announcement, I’d been hearing whispers from reliable sources such as The Hollywood Reporter, hinting that they might bring back Han Solo (Ford) for the upcoming Thunderbolts movie, with him possibly resuming his role as Ross.

Why Harrison Ford’s Thunderbolt Ross won’t appear in Thunderbolts*?

Harrison Ford’s portrayal of Thunderbolt Ross in movies will not make an appearance in the Thunderbolts team, as there is no established relationship or link between his character and this particular superhero squad.

At a recent Thunderbolts panel, Kevin Feige pointed out an intriguing coincidence: throughout the past 85 years of comic book history, creators have inadvertently given similar names to characters associated with Ross and the Thunderbolts.

From a gamer’s perspective, I can tell you that in this new Thunderbolts series, Lewis Pullman’s portrayal of Sentry is expected to be the primary villain. Consequently, the creators seemed to have run out of room to add another antagonist like Red Hulk, portrayed by Ross, into the storyline.

On May 2, 2025, Thunderbolts is set to hit theaters. This highly-anticipated film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, featuring Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Sebastian Stan, Hannah John-Kamen, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Olga Kurylenko, Geraldine Viswanathan, and Lewis Pullman. Jake Schreier, who has previously directed “Paper Towns” and “Robot & Frank,” will helm the project.

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2024-07-30 02:40