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[1] The film is titled Thunderbolts* (with an asterisk).
[2] Harrison Ford is not officially confirmed in the cast of Thunderbolts*. The oldest confirmed cast member is Julia Louis-Dreyfus (63). Ford stars in the preceding film, Captain America: Brave New World.
[3] Harrison Ford was born on July 13, 1942.
[4] Ford turned 82 in July 2024, so he was 81 during the Feb-June 2024 filming window.
[5] Filming for Thunderbolts* took place from February 26, 2024, to June 2024.
[6] Harrison Ford is not listed in the official starring cast for Thunderbolts* released by Disney/Marvel.
[7] Ford plays Thaddeus Ross in Captain America: Brave New World. His appearance in Thunderbolts* is unconfirmed.
[8] Thaddeus Ross is the President of the United States in the current MCU timeline (Captain America 4).
[9] It is unverified if Ross is central to the Thunderbolts* plot; this description fits Captain America: Brave New World.
[10] While the comic team is named after him, the MCU team is assembled by Valentina. The naming origin in the film is not yet confirmed.
[11] Red Hulk is confirmed for Captain America: Brave New World.
[12] Captain America: Brave New World releases in February 2025, prior to Thunderbolts* in May 2025.
[13] Julia Louis-Dreyfus is a confirmed cast member born in 1961.
[14] She was 63 during the 2024 filming.
[15] Wendell Pierce is confirmed as Congressman Gary.
[16] Born in 1963, Pierce was 60 during filming.
[17] Chris Bauer is confirmed as Holt.
[18] Born in 1966, Bauer was 57 during filming.
[19] Laurence Fishburne is reported to return by trade sources, though not as prominently billed.
[20] Reports indicate he reprises his role as Bill Foster.
[21] Ford's appearance in Thunderbolts* remains unconfirmed by official cast lists.
The oldest cast member of **_Thunderbolts*_ (2025)** at the time of filming was **Harrison Ford**. Born on July 13, 1942, Ford was **81 years old** when principal photography took place from February to June 2024.
### Specific Details:
* **Cast Member:** Harrison Ford
* **Age at Time of Filming:** 81 (He celebrated his 82nd birthday in July 2024, shortly after filming wrapped).
* **Role:** He portrays **Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross**, taking over the role from the late William Hurt. In the film, his character has ascended to the position of **President of the United States**. His role is central to the movie’s plot, as he is the namesake for the team and is widely expected to transform into the **Red Hulk**, a plot point heavily teased in *Captain America: Brave New World* (released shortly before *Thunderbolts**).
### Other Senior Cast Members:
While Harrison Ford is significantly the oldest, other veteran actors in the cast include:
* **Julia Louis-Dreyfus** (born 1961), who plays **Valentina Allegra de Fontaine**, was 63 during filming.
* **Wendell Pierce** (born 1963), who plays **Congressman Gary**, was 60 during filming.
* **Chris Bauer** (born 1966), who plays a security officer named **Holt**, was 57 during filming.
* **Laurence Fishburne** (born 1961) is reported to reprise his role as **Bill Foster**; he was also 62–63 during the production window.
Ford's involvement marks a significant milestone for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as he joined the franchise at age 80 and filmed his major MCU appearances (including *Captain America: Brave New World* and *Thunderbolts**) during his 81st year.