Anthony Mackie reveals story behind the ripped pants of Harrison Ford on Captain America set, addressing Red Hulk speculation. Marvel Studios’ highly anticipated film, Brave New World, had its release date shifted, generating even more excitement among fans.
As Mackie’s character, Sam Wilson, embraces the iconic role of Captain America, he finds himself in a showdown with Harrison Ford, who takes on the role of General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross. While speculation has run rampant about Ross transforming into the Red Hulk, Mackie’s revelation provides a different, light-hearted explanation for Ford’s torn trousers.
Join us as we explore this entertaining tale that adds a touch of humor to the captivating world of Captain America: Brave New World.
Mackie’s Hilarious Account
In an exclusive interview with ComicBook.com, Anthony Mackie revealed an entertaining anecdote related to the ripped pants. The interview, conducted to promote his new series, Twisted Metal, set to premiere on July 27th on Peacock, revolved around a photo Mackie shared featuring himself and Harrison Ford on the Captain America: Brave New World set.
Noticing Ford’s ripped pants, Chris Killian, the interviewer, inquired whether the scene would depict a face-off between Captain America and Red Hulk or if there was another plausible explanation for Ford’s wardrobe malfunction.
According to Mackie, “Harrison [Ford] and I have a long history that many people are unaware of. This marks our second collaboration. When he arrived in Atlanta, his luggage had gone missing. In a gesture of goodwill, I lent him a pair of pants. However, those pants were actually my work pants, typically worn while tending to the yard.
Harrison, being the curmudgeon he is, demanded, ‘Anthony, just give me the damned pants.’ So, I obliged. That’s the whole story—he simply needed a pair of pants.”
Ford’s Enigmatic Response
ComicBook.com also caught up with Harrison Ford during his promotional activities for the film Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. When asked about the possibility of Red Hulk’s appearance in Brave New World, Ford displayed uncertainty about the character’s identity.
He jokingly shifted the blame to his co-star Phoebe Waller-Bridge, suggesting she hadn’t enlightened him on the character’s backstory. As the interview progressed, Ford remained enigmatic regarding Red Hulk’s involvement in the film, stating that its inclusion was uncertain.
As the release date for Captain America: Brave New World approaches, the anticipation surrounding Red Hulk’s potential debut continues to grow. Will General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross undergo a transformation, unleashing the fearsome Red Hulk? Only time will reveal the truth.