Marvel Studios confirmed Edward Norton will NOT be playing Bruce Banner/The Incredible Hulk in their highly anticipated film The Avengers expected to be released in 2012. Kevin Feige, Marvel Studios' President of Production made this statement:
"We have made the decision to not bring Ed Norton back to portray the title role of Bruce Banner in the Avengers. Our decision is definitely not one based on monetary factors, but instead rooted in the need for an actor who embodies the creativity and collaborative spirit of our other talented cast members. The Avengers demands players who thrive working as part of an ensemble, as evidenced by Robert, Chris H, Chris E, Sam, Scarlett, and all of our talented casts. We are looking to announce a name actor who fulfills these requirements, and is passionate about the iconic role in the coming weeks."
Are they saying Norton isn't a team player?
Just when you thought Marvel Studios was headed in the right direction, they pull this rug from underneath us. Edward Norton as Bruce Banner/the Hulk was a perfect fit, much like Bale and Downey Jr. were perfect for Batman and Iron Man respectively. What made them so believable was that you could see elements of the actor in the roles they played and vice verse. Swapping Edward Norton will be hard to stomach simply because he did a great job portraying the role. Also, seeing Downey Jr. and Norton in a film together would've been awesome as they are two of my favorite actors! Whoever they pick to replace Norton will have some big shoes to fill. Hulking big shoes in fact!
I wonder if any of this has anything to do with the directing credit Ed Norton was denied while filming The Incredible Hulk? You can read the full article here.
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