This is especially the case in Harrison Ford’s portrayal of Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross. The role, originated by the late William Hurt, has appeared briefly every now and then across MCU canon.

His old nemesis did, though. Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross’ desire to live long enough to earn back his daughter’s love made a previously unlikable character more complex and sympathetic.

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In Captain America: Brave New World, Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross becomes President of the United States, raising questions about who his vice president is. Fans didn’t learn that bit of ...

However, the majority seem to agree that Harrison Ford's take on President Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross was a win, as was the rampaging Red Hulk. The villain was only unleashed for around 10 ...

Thaddeus Ross may join the Thunderbolts team in the MCU movie, hinted by an asterisk next to the title. The Thunderbolts' street-level characters may need Red Hulk's strength to defeat the ...

Mackie takes on the lead role, accompanied by Harrison Ford as Thaddeus Ross or Red Hulk. Sam Wilson has to face various new challenges to maintain world peace. Mackie, previously known as Falcon, a ...