Captain America: Brave New World: Director Julius Onah on Harrison Ford, Reshoots, and Bringing the MCU to Earth
Exclusive: Director Julius Onah discusses the making of "Captain America: Brave New World," including the casting of Harrison Ford as Thaddeus Ross, the extensive reshoots, and the grounded approach to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Onah on Ford's Performance:
"He was an utter professional. He is a guy who's incredibly serious and passionate about the work. The creative process is one where you have these really meaningful and, at times, passionate conversations, but it was always working towards a target where we were making the best version of the film possible. I think Harrison gave a phenomenal performance in the film. I was so honored to work with him."
Reshoots with Giancarlo Esposito:
"We knew that [reshoots] would always be our opportunity to refine how the Serpent Society would work in the film. It just so happened that Giancarlo was available, and he's literally one of my favorite actors."
Grounded Approach:
"I was trying to bring references like 'The Day of the Jackal' and 'Point Blank,' procedural, paranoid and political thrillers, and having a Serpent Society that felt more grounded would make more sense."
Advice to Himself:
"Just trust the process. The great thing about making any movie is you need to keep yourself open to discovery. You need to keep yourself open to being surprised. Because if you're surprised, the audience will be surprised."