The Avengers The Official 'Hulk in Avengers' thread.

[Chewy]

He sounds very open to it

 

[Gamma Goliath]

yes! i hope he's in.

also, i wonder what norton would think of hulk if he read planet hulk and wwh.

 

[terry78]

The way Norton talks reminds me of how Brian Michael Bendis writes.

 

[TheFuture]

Well what Norton says does play into the ending of the Incredible Hulk right? What was it that Tony says, something along the lines of wanting to help Ross with his problem.

 

[eth322]

Yep, it sounds like they are going along with the Ultimate Avengers story line. I just thought about an idea for a actual story line yesterday. In order to combat the Hulk, Pym creates Ultron. Ultron turns on the Avengers and the Hulk actually helps the Avengers defeat Ultron. Any thoughts?

 

[jadejaws]

In or out Ed...quit playing with us.

 

[dcHulk]

I think this is a good sign from Norton.

 

[Sarg92]

Well when watching the third video in that MTV playlist and Norton was asked about his involvement with Marvel he immediately replied "I think it'll be Avengers next" and then mentioned how Iron Man 2 and the other Marvel films are gonna be released first. But then the interviewer changed the question to asking if he would be in Iron Man 2.

So I think Norton is gonna be in The Avengers for sure.

 

[Gamma Goliath]

I hope.

 

[Bruce Banner]

http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/09/23/exclusive-ed-norton-likes-the-idea-of-hulk-as-avengers-villain/

Well I'm just glad to hear him answering questions on the subject just no real definite yes or no's from him.

 

[[A]]

http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/09/23/exclusive-ed-norton-likes-the-idea-of-hulk-as-avengers-villain/

Hey, something good actually came from mtv.

 

[Bruce Banner]

Hey, something good actually came from mtv.

Wow I actually didn't even think about that. Shocking isn't it?

 

[[A]]

Yeah, their 'news' are rarely.. well, actual 'news'

 

[Spider-Vader]

I really hope he's in. It seems that he had fun in TIH, after the whole script mess so hopefully he'll return & get to do a TIH sequel.

I see a Norton Hulk movie being a mix between the two previous ones, with Ed doing the deep stuff & Marvel giving us the action.

 

[Son of Coul]

Well when watching the third video in that MTV playlist and Norton was asked about his involvement with Marvel he immediately replied "I think it'll be Avengers next" and then mentioned how Iron Man 2 and the other Marvel films are gonna be released first. But then the interviewer changed the question to asking if he would be in Iron Man 2.

So I think Norton is gonna be in The Avengers for sure.

Here's the link: http://www.mtv.com/videos/movies/439351/norton-sets-the-record-straight.jhtml#id=1622096

He seems very into it and says the only reason there's been no confirmation is because of his preoccupations with what he's doing at the moment, as opposed to his projects later on. In response to when they ask all tongue-in-cheek if he'd direct, he chuckles and says, "All things interest me, it's only a function of time."

Very reassuring video, don't know why they didn't make that whole thing the article. Earlier I said it seems it's up to Norton, now it seems that it's up to Marvel. Almost like two people who like each other but don't approach the other side about it.

 

[Bruce Banner]

Thanks for the link

 

[dcHulk]

Here's the link: http://www.mtv.com/videos/movies/439351/norton-sets-the-record-straight.jhtml#id=1622096

He seems very into it and says the only reason there's been no confirmation is because of his preoccupations with what he's doing at the moment, as opposed to his projects later on. In response to when they ask all tongue-in-cheek if he'd direct, he chuckles and says, "All things interest me, it's only a function of time."

Very reassuring video, don't know why they didn't make that whole thing the article. Earlier I said it seems it's up to Norton, now it seems that it's up to Marvel. Almost like two people who like each other but don't approach the other side about it.

I agree. Now I think that once Marvel gets focused on it, they will contact Norton about reprising his role in the Avengers. At least I'm not concerned with Norton's thoughts and/or intentions. But Marvel will royally screw up if they don't try to sign Norton for Avengers.

 

[Sarg92]

Marvel have barely even started any prep work on Captain America which comes out before The Avengers which means that they have The Avengers in development with a script and nothing more.

No casting, directing or anything else is really being sorted out yet with The Avengers.

It is all early days and there is plenty of time to finalise deals.

 

[Chewy]

Marvel have barely even started any prep work on Captain America which comes out before The Avengers which means that they have The Avengers in development with a script and nothing more.

What makes you think they have barely even started prep? They have been prepping it for months. Just because the lead hasn't been cast yet, does not mean no one is working on the film.

 

[Obi-Ron]

Yeah, that seems like a strange assumption.

 

[Sarg92]

What makes you think they have barely even started prep? They have been prepping it for months. Just because the lead hasn't been cast yet, does not mean no one is working on the film.

It was either Jon Favreau or Louis Leterrier who said it. I am sure it was Favreau, he said something like they haven't or just have started prep on Captain America.

I can't remember how long ago he said it but he definitely did say it.

EDIT: He said it in late July...

You're not going to know about Thor for two years, what that really means. And Captain America, they haven't even started prepping yet. So there's a lot of discovery that has to take place before you can understand what Avengers really is."

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/a167709/jon-favreau-confirms-iron-man-3.html

 

[Son of Coul]

Yeah, Johnston's still wrapping up Wolfman I believe, then they'll get a move on it. Marvel sounds like they know what they're doing, let's hope they don't blow this Norton opportunity, which shouldn't even really be an issue but it is because of the damned ambiguity of it all. yargghhh

 

[UnionJack]

I think with Thor having a small name as the lead role ... and maybe Cap I think Marvel know they need the names of Downey, Norton and Jackson to help sell Avengers more to none comic film fans.

 

[FaT_tONle]

Norton is just giving his take on the character. Doesn't mean he is a lock to sign on. He will have to really like the script and have a sizable role IMO. Going with no names for Thor and potentially the same for Cap could at least free up some "cap space" for Marvel to fit him in their budget so I am cautiously optimistic.

What makes you think they have barely even started prep? They have been prepping it for months. Just because the lead hasn't been cast yet, does not mean no one is working on the film.

If by prep you mean fancy artwork, story boards, and tweakings to the script then yeah. If by prep you mean the actual director working on the film and getting heavily involved in pre-production then no. The director has barely touched the movie up until now and will not start working on it for another couple of weeks or so.

 

[bullets]

I pray for Norton. Also I think whoever plays Captain America is a big deal.