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 ...
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