Yesterday we reported that Laurence Fishburne is about to make his MCU comeback. Now the next notable return has been revealed: Liv Tyler will appear in “Captain America 4: New World Orderas Betty Ross, the role she played in 2008’s The Incredible Hulk. In the first screen adventure of Anthony Mackie’s Captain America version Sam Wilson, we can expect a very special return:
Because Tyler was one of the first major Hollywood stars ever to become part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While plenty of acting greats have joined the cast of the superhero universe in recent years, the 45-year-old New Yorker starred in the MCU’s second movie (“Iron Man” was the first) – when the mega-franchise was still alive and kicking. the infancy.
“The Incredible Hulk” is not only one of the first, but also one of the less popular and less relevant films in the series. Lead actor Edward Norton was only there for a brief guest appearance in the MCU, Bruce Banner aka Hulk has been embodied since 2012 and “Marvel’s The Avengers” is finally embodied by Mark Ruffalo. Betty Ross, on the other hand, would return with original actress Liv Tyler.
Famous daughter, but new father
Tyler played cell biologist Dr. Elizabeth Ross, who as an early colleague was not only Bruce Banner’s love interest, but also took part in the experiment that turned the scientist into a green maniac. What has Ross been up to over the years as the MCU grows with a slew of new heroes, villains, and wars? We’re excited – and not just because Captain America 4 hits theaters on May 1, 2024 then 16 proud years have passed since their last Marvel appearance.
Because while Disney and Marvel are sticking with Tyler, she now lands in a whole new environment – including new casts. Yes, not only Bruce Banner has been recast over time, so has General/Secretary Ross. Betty Ross’ father was played by Oscar winner William Hurt from “The Incredible Hulk” to “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame” to “Black Widow”. After the actor’s death in March 2022, none other than Harrison Ford is now following in his footsteps – as Ross or Thunderbolt, who has now even become president of the United States.
Also in Captain America 4 are Tim Blake Nelson (Nightmare Alley), who makes a similar comeback as Tyler and reprized as Samuel Sterns/The Leader, and Danny Ramirez (Top Gun: Maverick), Joaquin Torres aka Falcon, cult mime Carl Lumbly (“Buckaroo Banzai”, “Escape from Alcatraz”) as Korean War veteran and super soldier Isaiah Bradley and “Unorthodox” shooting star Shira Haas as Sabra, are familiar to comic book fans as the Israeli Mossad superheroine. Xosha Roquemore (“Precious”, “Space Jam 2”) also got a previously unknown role.
Incidentally, a young filmmaker is once again taking the director’s chair for Marvel, which made a name for itself with skilfully staged smaller projects and is now given the chance by the comics forge to realize its first blockbuster: Julius Onah is especially fond of music videos and short films, but is probably the best known to movie fans for his sci-fi movie “Cloverfield Paradox”.