Choose the Next Bruce Banner/Hulk!

[Surfer]

I agree with someone who had said earlier that Ruffalo looks more like Bana. Which to be honest I didn't hate Bana as Banner, I just didn't like the direction of the movie as much.

Surfer

[Chewy]

I don't think he looks anything like Bana. Or Norton.

[Gamma Goliath]

Or Bruce banner.

[hatebox]

Yeah, not seeing the Bana comparison apart from the fact he's more heavy set than Norton.

Incidentally I'd take Bana over all 3 of them, he's a very watchable actor even when the script is lacking.

[Gamma Goliath]

Double post

[Steve Holt]

http://i30.tinypic.com/348t55k.jpg
http://i28.tinypic.com/2rojifo.jpg

I guess I can see him as Banner. Still would've liked for Norton to be back but oh well.

if he slims down (or bulks up, depending on where he is now) to this look, i could live with it

[Symbiotic]

My voted are with either Copley or Crudup. (Though, I'd still love for Marvel to make a surprise Norton announcement)

[LightningFlash]

Uh huh. So you're suggesting an obscure actor in an episode of that one tv show who resembles Bill Bixby.

Not ever gonna happen.

Hey, a guy can dream, right? A lot of TV actors are way better actors than big-name Hollywood celebrities. And money sounds like an issue between Fiege/Norton, so, I only thought, lol.

if he slims down (or bulks up, depending on where he is now) to this look, i could live with it

Banner isn't the hero, so Ruffalo wouldn't have to bulk up at all.

[Adenjo]

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/images/still/esosm_16.jpg

I sort of see banner here... Sort of...
Damn shame about Norton tho, TIH was a class film..

btw did anyone mention Noah Wyle as a possible Bruce Banner?

[LightningFlash]

^^ Actually, he reminds me of Freakazoid in that pic.

[JeetKuneDo]

RDJ without his Tony Stark goatee kind of looks like Bill Bixby. If he weren't playing Stark he could've been Banner. Maybe he could play both roles and play opposite himself, but give two totally different performances so that they look like two different actors. After all, who else could hold his own against RDJ but RDJ?

:bow: Very true.

SOURCE (http://www.deadline.com/2010/07/mark-ruffalo-in-late-stage-talks-to-be-marvels-new-hulk-in-the-avengers/)

Ok...I'll come off my "no Banner" stance for this guy. He would be the best Banner to date.

The best part:

Like Edward Norton, whom he'd be replacing, Ruffalo would bring real chops to the role. But, unlike Edward Norton, he wouldn't an on-set a**hole.

A definite upgrade.

[Golgo-13]

I agree that Ruffalo looks too much like Eric Bana for my liking. He has one of the most annoying voices for a male actor too.

[Steve Holt]

Banner isn't the hero, so Ruffalo wouldn't have to bulk up at all.

what i mean is for all i know he could be fat right now, or anorexic. I haven't seen him lately. but in the that pic he looks just right. i'm just saying that from either side of the spectrum head towards that pic lol

[Spider-Fan83]

just came cross these old scans... lol
http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/2221/markruffalo.jpg (http://img686.imageshack.us/i/markruffalo.jpg/)
http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/6990/markruffalo2.jpg (http://img821.imageshack.us/i/markruffalo2.jpg/]http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/6990/markruffalo2.jpg)[/URL]
(I think thats his "don't make me angry" face) lol

[misjuevos]

dont forget how the captain america casting went. we heard names then got one from left field. keep that in mind. i still would like the talking hulk. time to put your nuts on the table marvel and go full cg hulk.

[Doc Ock]

My voted are with either Copley or Crudup. (Though, I'd still love for Marvel to make a surprise Norton announcement)

I would be so happy with a surprise Norton announcement.

[Son of Coul]

Me too, but this is Deadline. And though Nikki Finke is kind of a *****, her sources never fail :(

He looks the part, would need to just drop a few lbs. Norton really did have that spot-on look though.

[Khemik@L]

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/images/still/esosm_16.jpg

BRUCE: But What about Parker?
Mary Jane: Who? Peter? He cries too much, I'm looking for a man with more testosterone
BRUCE: Ahh I don't know
Mary Jane: C'Mon... I'll take places Betty can't take you

:hehe:

[misjuevos]

just get rockwell to be banner, marvel has him on speed dial, or depp, disney has him on speed dial.

[Gamma Goliath]

Johnny depp is not needed.

[terry78]

Johnny Depp is holding out for Dr. Strange anyways.

[OwlBoy]

Or maybe he doesn't want to play a superhero

[Golgo-13]

I'm sorry but the Ruffalo casting is not good. I find his voice VERY annoying.

[Stripesy Strip]

Ruffalo would be boring to see as much as Bana. Similar acting style and personality. I would prefer someone that you feel like he's this struggling uneasy guy that something hidden can come out at any time. That is why Jason Patric would be my guy. He's like a lost soul. Ruffalo as Bana are too easy going guys that have a cool personality.

[Agent 194]

Actually it was Lou ferigno who voiced hulk in the movie and in the 90s cartoons, not the 60s.


You misunderstood my post. The voice of the '60's cartoon was done by the guy who plays the pizza parlor guy (he was also the voice of Spider-Man in the '60's cartoon too - Paul Soles is his name). I was simply pointing out that Ferrigno had a cameo in the movie as well. I know Ferrigno didn't voice those early cartoons. It was all the little touches I appreciated about the movie. Just other reasons I'd like to see Norton back. He loves the history. I think my point was misunderstood.

[Wesley Dodds]

Johnny depp is not needed.


Tim Burton should get this tattooed on his chest backwards memento-style.

[Surfer]

Yesterday, when I said that Ruffalo looks more like Bana, I didn't mean they look like brothers or like anything really that similar. It is just that Mark Ruffalo like Eric Bana has a fuller face, wider Jaw line and darker complection, where as Norton has a Skiny face, narrow jaw line and lighter compection. I was simply stating that he looked more like Bana then Norton, but not necessarilly to suggest that he looks like either of them that much.

Surfer

[JeetKuneDo]

Tim Burton should get this tattooed on his chest backwards memento-style.
:woot:

[Bruce Banner]

You misunderstood my post. The voice of the '60's cartoon was done by the guy who plays the pizza parlor guy (he was also the voice of Spider-Man in the '60's cartoon too - Paul Soles is his name). I was simply pointing out that Ferrigno had a cameo in the movie as well. I know Ferrigno didn't voice those early cartoons. It was all the little touches I appreciated about the movie. Just other reasons I'd like to see Norton back. He loves the history. I think my point was misunderstood.

Random Film trivia of the day:oldrazz:
If you watch another Edward Norton movie called "The Score" you will see that Paul Soles played Norton's characters Janitor boss.

[kguillou]

I've always wondered, does anybody know what exactly Marvel and Norton were arguing about during the production of Incredible Hulk? All this talk of Norton being difficult makes me curious as to what he wanted in the film that marvel didnt want.

[Rumpy Bulge Dubz]

Norton wanted more character developement, Marvel wanted more action

at least, that's how I understood it

[NEXUS 6]

My guess...
Norton didn't want to play second fiddle. Many instances have apparently found him being a dick because of his stellar work in American History X and Fight Club (which was a decade ago Norton...you've always been a solid actor but c'mon!)

[tamron]

I've always wondered, does anybody know what exactly Marvel and Norton were arguing about during the production of Incredible Hulk? All this talk of Norton being difficult makes me curious as to what he wanted in the film that marvel didnt want.

From all the reports, it seemed like Norton was too involved with the process of making the film and Marvel just wanted him to do his job in front of the camera and then get out of their way.

Norton did a pass on the script. Some on set reports claimed he was literally over Letterier's shoulder while shooting on occasion. And he was in the editing room with Leterrier in post-production, coming up with a cut that had more emphasis on character development than the TIH that was released theatrically. Marvel wanted a more action-oriented, crowd-pleaser to disassociate TIH from the Ang Lee Hulk and also to have a shorter runtime as that would (theoretically) allow for more showings and keep the gravy train moving.

Marvel won out, but Norton seemed to take it personally, particularly at David Maisel. He and Maisel reportedly clashed duing the editing of the film (http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/03/11/edward-norton-and-marvel-studios-reportedly-arguing-over-the-incredible-hulk/). And not long after Maisel was stepped down as chairman of Marvel Studios, Norton said this in an interview: (http://www.superherohype.com/features/articles/100349-exclusive-edward-norton-addresses-the-marvel-issues)

"The main guy I had a beef with there left anyways, as always happens," he admitted. "As David Mamet said, 'Just wait 'em out cause they'll be gone, and you'll still be there.'"

I think Marvel didn't want that kind of headache with an even bigger production in Avengers, and just cut their losses.

All that said, I like the choice of Ruffalo. Hope that gets squared away. He's been solid in every movie I've seen him in. Can definitely portray the nebbish quality of Banner, imho.

[Gamma Goliath]

I'm not liking Ruffalo he just isn't banner to me.

[Chewy]

I'm actually liking Ruffalo as Banner a lot. I think he'll pull it off and then some.

[ianyoungko]

I've already posted this opinion in another thread but I think Paul Rudd would make a good Bruce Banner

[Gamma Goliath]

Matt fox would be interesting

[UnkillableMick]

David Tennant! I think he'd be a great Banner.

[JeremiahMurphy]

Jeremiah Murphy is my pick.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vya8QkS5Jv8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vya8QkS5Jv8)
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vya8QkS5Jv8)

[spacetrain]

I vote for Edward Norton.

Bring back Norton...show your support Here (http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/BringBackEdNorton) or visit:
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[ianyoungko]

I still vote Paul Rudd

[Superhero 101]

Do any of you guys think that Matt Dillon would make a good Bruce Banner?

[Dark Raven]

Do any of you guys think that Matt Dillon would make a good Bruce Banner?

I think he would make a good Electro.

[Timstuff]

Edward Norton.

[Agent 194]

Random Film trivia of the day:oldrazz:
If you watch another Edward Norton movie called "The Score" you will see that Paul Soles played Norton's characters Janitor boss.


Now that's very interesting! And just the kind of trivia I appreciate. Thank you.

I guess if I was in the business I'd make friends with all my childhood idols too. Kinda like what Ben Stiller's been able to do.

[Spider-Bat]

It sucks Edward Norton won't be back as Bruce, he was great as Banner.

I don't wanna' see anyone else in the role. Good job Marvel. Ya' start off doing something good than screw it up, like the Spider-man movies.

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

I just personally dont seen Ruffalo as Banner, he seems to tough and butch for the role, even more so than Eric Bana who was very good in the role if you ask me.

Marvel have just totally ****ed this up to the point were practically no actor is going to seem a good choice.

[Doctor Jones]

Yeah, they're gonna have to really pick a good actor to get me excited about that again. Because the thought of Downey Jr., Norton, Evans, Jackson, Hemsworth, all in the same room together doesn't top whoever they get.

If Adrian Brody is cast, maybe I'll get excited. But it won't be the same. It's freaking Edward Norton. I just love that guy.

[Tony Stark]

I don't really believe this, but there's a rumor going around that the whole Norton thing was a publicity stunt:

http://www.**************.com/fansites/Kaboom/news/?a=20433

I don't see this happening, but with the whole stupid LeBron James publicity stunt, who knows now a day.

[Whiskey Tango]

I don't really believe this, but there's a rumor going around that the whole Norton thing was a publicity stunt:

http://www.**************.com/fansites/Kaboom/news/?a=20433

I don't see this happening, but with the whole stupid LeBron James publicity stunt, who knows now a day.

I'm still holding onto a thin shred of hope that this is the case, however unlikely. I guess we'll know in a day or two.

[Doctor Jones]

I highly doubt it's gonna happen. In fact there's a 5% chance.

[VenomVsSpidey]

I'm still holding onto a thin shred of hope that this is the case, however unlikely. I guess we'll know in a day or two.

Same here...times a million

[Whiskey Tango]

I bet they found a guy that looks just like him named Ned Orton!

[Norm3]

Poll is void at this point.

[Downhere]

Marvel have just totally ****ed this up to the point were practically no actor is going to seem a good choice.

Exactly! It was a bad decision all around, I could understand one of the lesser character's being recasted but not Banner...yet again! But, what can you do, I just hope Banner's screen time is a total of five minutes or so in Avengers, that way it won't seem too bad with Ruffalo as Banner.

[smooth3006]

so did they announce the replacement yet? i cannot imagine the hulk fans being happy right now at comic con.

[Kent]

^ Mark Ruffalo was announced as the replacement at Comic Con.

[Ultra Lantern]

Sharlto Copley