Liv Tyler Returning as Betty Ross for ‘Captain America: New World Order’
She’ll be back as the character who made her MCU debut with ‘The Incredible Hulk’.
Liv Tyler in director Bryan Bertino's 'The Strangers.'
Given that we already know that ‘Captain America: New World Order’ will have some connections to ‘The Incredible Hulk’ –– most notably “Thunderbolt” Ross (now played by Harrison Ford following William Hurt’s death) and Samuel Sterns, AKA The Leader, played by Tim Blake Nelson, whose villainous future was only hinted at in the 2008 movie, we suppose it was only a matter of time before Betty Ross returned.
And so she has, with Liv Tyler joining ‘New World Order’ as the character who in her first appearance (and often in the comics) was the great love of Bruce Banner (though there’s no word yet on whether Mark Ruffalo will show up as Bruce).
The Hollywood Reporter brings word that Tyler is returning, which of course will make for a more emotional storyline for Ford’s first appearance as Ross (who at this point has become President of the United States).
And while a tricky rights issue means Marvel can’t make a solo Hulk movie, that hasn’t stopped them placing Betty in at least one other project –– she was seen (albeit briefly) in an episode of animated series ‘What If…?’, though there the character was voiced by Stephanie Panisello.
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What’s the story of ‘Captain America: New World Order’?
It remains to be seen how all these Hulk hangovers affect the plot of ‘New World Order’, but the focus will be on Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) who was chosen to carry on as the new Captain America by Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers at the end of ‘Avengers: Endgame’.
Sam spent the duration of the Disney+ ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ debating whether he should take on the mantle but embraced the role towards the end. Now he’ll be facing fresh threats as the new Cap makes his big screen debut.
Falcon/Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) in Marvel Studios' 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. ©Marvel Studios 2021. All Rights Reserved.
Who else is in the new movie?
While we’ve yet to learn whether The Winter Soldier –– AKA Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes ––will return for the film, Danny Ramirez’ Joaquin Torres, the US Air Force lieutenant and intelligence officer to whom Sam passed the Falcon mantle (and wing suit) once he became Captain America, is back.
And Isaiah Bradley (Carl Lumbly) a former super soldier who was ill-treated by the American government will also appear.
New to the cast are Shira Haas, playing comic book character Sabra and Xosha Roquemore in an unknown role.
Behind the scenes, ‘The Cloverfield Paradox’s Julius Onah is calling the shots on the movie, which has is now in production. He’s working from a script by ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’s Malcolm Spellman and Dalan Musson.
Whether this all means that we can expect to see more of Betty in future MCU entries remains to be seen, but it’s good to have her back.
‘Captain America: New World Order’, is scheduled for release in theaters on May 3rd, 2024.
Marvel Studios' 'Captain America: New World Order.'
Other Movies Similar to ‘Captain America: New World Order:’
- 'The Incredible Hulk' (2008)
- ‘Captain America: The First Avenger' (2011)
- ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier' (2014)
- 'Ant-Man' (2015)
- 'Captain America: Civil War' (2016)
- 'Avengers: Infinity War' (2018)
- ‘Avengers: Endgame' (2019)
- 'Black Widow' (2021)
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Directed by Julius Onah, and produced by Marvel Studios, and Kevin Feige Productions, 'Captain America: New World Order’ is scheduled for release from Marvel Studios on May 3rd 2024.
