In Captain America: Brave New World
Harrison Ford replaces the late William Hurt as Thaddeus Ross, making this Ford’s first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This also marks the sixth time a role was recast in the MCU. The previous five were:
- Don Cheadle as War Machine, replaced Terrence Howard.
- Mark Ruffalo as Hulk, replaced Edward Norton.
- Zachary Levi as Fandral, replaced Josh Dallas.
- Ross Marquand as Red Skull, replaced Hugo Weaving.
- Kathryn Newton as teenage Cassie Lang, replaced Emma Fuhrmann.
Several roles were also recast in What If…? (2021). Ford is the first casting replacement due to a real-life death. Hurt passed away on March 13, 2022.
Anthony Mackie
Giancarlo Esposito
Harrison Ford
Liv Tyler
Rosa Salazar
Shira Haas
