The Avengers Choose the Next Bruce Banner/Hulk!

[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.

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[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
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. And not long after Maisel was stepped down as chairman of Marvel Studios, Norton said this in an interview:

"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.

 

[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

 

[spacetrain]

I vote for Edward Norton.

Bring back Norton...show your support Here or visit:
http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/BringBackEdNorton

 

[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
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