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The legendary Harrison Ford is no stranger to providing gold on the press tour, but his latest interview for Captain America: Brave New World might just be one of his most iconic moments. When asked about his process of becoming the Red Hulk for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ford served up a no-nonsense, hilarious response that left fans laughing and, frankly, a little in awe of his comedic timing.
On Jake’s Takes, the actor, who is set to bring his seasoned presence to the role of President Ross, explained his transformation into the Red Hulk with a simplicity that only someone like Ford could deliver. “The process is quite simple. I make faces. They make another face on top of it that fits the face I’m making. Basically, it’s just making faces,” he joked, offering a delightful peek into how a legend like him approaches his roles.
But the fun didn’t stop there. When asked if he thought Red Hulk could take on Mark Ruffalo’s Green Hulk, Ford threw out a savage one-liner that put an end to any serious speculation. “It does fall into a category. It falls into the ‘who shot first’ category. So the answer is Greedo,” Ford quipped, once again showing he has no patience for fanboy-driven battles. For those unfamiliar with the reference, Ford is of course referencing the long-running debate about Han Solo’s first shot in Star Wars—one of pop culture’s most iconic questions—and letting fans know that he isn’t interested in indulging in the Hulk vs. Red Hulk nonsense.
For those who might think the actor is simply riding on his legacy, Ford shared some insight into why he agreed to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the first place. It’s not just about the paycheck, as many might assume. According to Ford, joining the MCU is about “fun,” something actors don’t often get to experience in such a sincere, larger-than-life way. “Nobody does this kind of movie except for fun. It’s fun. Actors get to act, do silly stuff, but they don’t do it silly. They do it sincerely for the audience’s pleasure, for expanding the universe, the limits of your imagination. But it’s got to have a human context. It’s got to have some emotional realities that you can feel what you’re seeing. Otherwise, you’re just looking at it. Unless you can feel it emotionally relate to it, it’s not useful.”
In typical Ford fashion, his answer was both candid and introspective, revealing that he approaches these larger-than-life roles with the same thoughtful perspective that has fueled his long career. The MCU may be a playground for superheroes and epic battles, but for Ford, it’s about creating something that people can feel, something that connects emotionally.
So while fans continue to debate who would win in a fight between Red Hulk and Green Hulk, Ford’s savage dismissal of the question leaves us with one important takeaway: sometimes, the best way to shut down the noise is with a punchline that hits harder than any Hulk smash.