Thunderbolt Ross thread

[samsnee]

Yes, he’s back

 

[Dark Raven]

If Marvel were to recast Thunderbolt Ross, should they use Sam Elliot since he already played him in the Ang Lee film? That would at least be a face we've seen before and who was decent in the role instead of having a third actor play the part. Maybe they could even say that William Hurt's version somehow gets replaced or merges with his multiverse version to get Sam Elliot.

Elliot is 76 now and very much looking his age. It would be much smoother to just cast someone who feels believably the same age as the Ross we knew. Hurt was six years younger than Elliot but he also looked much younger than his age, so I wouldn't expect Thunderbolt Ross to have been any older than late 50s early 60s last time we saw him (in 2019).

Well Harrison Ford is 80, so Sam Elliot being 76 wouldn't matter now since he is younger than Ford and doesn't look older than him.

Nah. One, because Elliott is really old these days, they probably don't want to cast an actor who might have to drop out due to health reasons. Two, because the version of Ross that Elliot played was a good guy, and the Thunderbolts as they are being set up are clearly not a good guy plan. *cough*

Harrison Ford could easily drop out for health reasons too since he's older than Elliot. And Ford has also always played heroes and good guys.

 

[psylockolussus]

It is odd that they are getting a much older actor especially someone in his 80s. And this is a 2 film deal so far and what if something happens to Harrison Ford especially while filming Captain America? I don't know if this would work long term.

The good news is they aren't retiring the character unlike T'Challa.

 

[BoredGuy]

Yeah its a weird choice that's for sure
Doesn't seem like he's such a necessary character they would have to recast him.
They already mentioned all the bypasses he's had, not far-fetched to assume he passed away and the team was named in his honor

 

[psylockolussus]

Maybe the Red Hulk will finally smash?