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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...?)
In-universe information
Full nameThaddeus Ross
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 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 2024).[4]

Characterization edit

Fictional character biography edit

Early life edit

Hunting down Bruce Banner edit

Further information: The Incredible Hulk (film)

Secretary of State edit

The Sokovia Accords edit

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

President of the United States edit

Alternate versions edit

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

alternate versions of Ross appear in the animated series What If...?.

Assassination of the Avengers edit

Killmonger's war edit

Ultron's conquest edit

Reception edit

References edit

  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. ^ Galuppo, Mia (October 17, 2022). "Harrison Ford Joining Captain America 4". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 29, 2022.

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