July 10 2010
Marvel confirms new actor being hired for Hulk in The Avengers.
"We are looking to announce a name actor who ... is passionate about the iconic role in the coming weeks."
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IrrationaliTV | July 10, 15:30 CET
I mention Enver not because he was in Dollhouse, but because he's really bloody talented, he can swap from vulnerable to macho to crazy on a dime in a way I've never seen before, and he's a really nice guy. Anybody who has been around Enver in a room where he starts to inhabit the other people in the room and reproduce the essence of somebody else (think Victopher) will know what I'm on about. I think that guy is going to be a huge star.
gossi | July 10, 15:34 CET
IrrationaliTV | July 10, 15:38 CET
bubblecat | July 10, 15:38 CET
Save Avengers! www.saveavengers.org. Fox has already canceled it!
marvelknight616 | July 10, 15:47 CET
Lioness | July 10, 15:48 CET
gossi | July 10, 15:49 CET
And the Joss description is one of the best thing I've read in a while.
Jaymii | July 10, 15:57 CET
F_TB | July 10, 16:06 CET
[ edited by F_TB on 2010-07-11 01:12 ]
F_TB | July 10, 16:06 CET
I'd love to see Joseph Gordon-Levitt take on the role, but we'll see.
applie | July 10, 16:08 CET
[ edited by Buffyfantic on 2010-07-11 01:42 ]
Buffyfantic | July 10, 16:31 CET
Fanboys' (and girls') complaints are like the vuvuzelas during the World Cup. They're always going to be there, so Hollywood would do well to learn to tune them out. Besides, Joss will almost certainly pull a Chris Nolan and outsmart the complainers ("The Brokeback guy's playing Joker? Hell no!").
Arsenal | July 10, 16:38 CET
IrrationaliTV | July 10, 16:42 CET
korkster | July 10, 16:57 CET
Arsenal | July 10, 17:02 CET
Daburcor | July 10, 17:08 CET
korkster | July 10, 17:09 CET
Whoever they cast, the number one requirement as I see it, is the ability to keep up with Robert Downey, Jr. - must go think about that...
Znachki | July 10, 17:16 CET
Don't believe everything you read on the Net, bud. We'll know the dirty details eventually.
I find it very suspicious since Norton appeared to be amiable to joining "The Avengers" (and word is that Joss and he got along well during their meetings). I have a feeling a higher-up at Marvel just wanted revenge on Norton for that TIH film length spat in June 2008.
[ edited by Mcjw_serenity on 2010-07-11 02:34 ]
Mcjw_serenity | July 10, 17:34 CET
Hm.
alcabongTV | July 10, 17:37 CET
Which is what I was talking about.
and btw - Ms. Bud to you... ;-)
Znachki | July 10, 17:40 CET
Waterkeeper511 | July 10, 17:43 CET
embers | July 10, 17:57 CET
I personally didn't fine Norton's acting any better in the remake of the remake than Bana's, it really came down to storyline.
Maybe the Hulk can be the Defence against the Dark arts kind of cursed position... Never more than one movie per actor.
Ivalaine | July 10, 18:25 CET
Riker | July 10, 18:40 CET
sumogrip | July 10, 19:10 CET
Hellmouthguy | July 10, 19:28 CET
But there's gotta be someone out there who can play a tortured scientist. They want a name actor, though. That narrows it down. And what age are they looking for?
No matter. Just get Morgan Freeman.
GreatMuppetyOdin | July 10, 19:36 CET
I was hoping for a Hulk sequel with more Norton control, but that's just not going to happen.
marvelknight616 | July 10, 20:09 CET
"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."
It makes me interested in hearing Edward Norton's side of the story - whereas if they'd just done the usual "we've decided to go a different way" blah-blah, I don't suppose I would've thought about it much.
But this? This stinks from fishes.
QuoterGal | July 10, 20:20 CET
electricspacegirl | July 10, 21:35 CET
Simon | July 10, 21:39 CET
RiverKillsReavers | July 10, 22:13 CET
Simon | July 10, 22:36 CET
Aside from that, I would like to suggest myself, cause I'd love to work with Joss, and maybe there's other people on the movie that are cool. I mean, hey, I have a name, and I've acted innocent when guilty many many a time (generally when damaging things in the home as a child) so I think I'm qualified!
bobw1o | July 10, 22:47 CET
And Simon, please get some shut eye! We'll still be here when you wake up. :)
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Madhatter | July 10, 23:56 CET
Pretty_Hate_Machine | July 11, 01:14 CET
tedley! | July 11, 02:18 CET
daylight | July 11, 03:01 CET
baxter | July 11, 03:35 CET
Jaymii | July 11, 04:06 CET
Remember: There were - allegedly - huge issues between Norton and Marvel during productuion and promotion. Norton played with the script at Marvel's request, but a lot of his stuff ended up on the cutting room floor. He is privately credited with changing dialogue for the film (as much of the setbuilding was reportedly already underway when he began tweaking script), and the dialgoue was not the strongest part of the movie in many eyes. Norton was seemingly frustrated to not have as much control over the project as he thought he did and was not heavily involved in the promotion of the film.
I would have been more surprised for Norton to have been in Avengers or a Hulk sequel than I am to see it recast.
As for people I'd like to see in the role?
Whedonites have a leg up in my book because Whedon picks team players to be in his shows. Enver seems like someone that could portray the range of frail and meek banner through wild 'hulking out' banner. However, NPH just doesn't fit that role for me - I'd rather see him saved for another role that better suits his extroverted talents if he is going to Avenger up. David Boreanaz is someone that might be able to pull this role off as well. I liked some of his meeker work on Angel (as rare as it was). However, a 40 year old Banner might be a bit too old for Marvel (yes, Norton is around that age, but he wasn't when Incredible Hulk was being filmed).
However, there is more to the world than former Whedon actors. I'd say Lee Pace (Pushing Daisies), Michael C. Hall (Dexter), and (to continue a trend of rehashing other Marvel Actors from other studios) Julian McMahon could all bring something interesting to the role. I know McMahon was far from ideal in Fantastic Four, but I think he was trying to play a comic book character almost like a melodrama villian. With better direction from a director that knows how to mesh character with fantastic situations, I think he could bring something good (although I think he is about as old as David). Or, come to think of it, Ioan Gruffudd might make a decent Banner. Reed Richards and Bruce banner are cut from the same cloth in many ways, and Guffudd was not the worst part of the FF movies...
jgsugden | July 11, 05:19 CET
I've seen both Norton and Downey interviewed, and Norton was not the one who came across as arrogant and a bit full of himself.
At any rate, I wouldn't want to see a Whedonverse actor cast in the role under the circumstances, with so much baggage and potential blowback attached.
Shey | July 11, 05:38 CET
Canis_Latrans | July 11, 06:09 CET
Matt7325 | July 11, 06:17 CET
gossi | July 11, 06:18 CET
redeem147 | July 11, 06:46 CET
embers | July 11, 07:14 CET
Allen Doyle | July 11, 08:03 CET
sumogrip | July 11, 08:18 CET
alexreager | July 11, 08:21 CET
redeem147 | July 11, 08:21 CET
redeem147 | July 11, 08:21 CET
Jaymii | July 11, 08:29 CET
"Norton! Ya mook! We just needed two good frames to win, and you threw gutter balls! What's the matter with you?!"
"Hey-hey Ralphie Boy! Don't get me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry."
"Oh yeah?" pokes Norton in the chest
"Yeah." Hulks out, punches Ralph to the moon
Needless to say, I haven't seen either of the Hulk movies, so I don't know who played him. And, since I know nothing about The Avengers (I assume we're not talking Emma Peel here) I don't really have an opinion one way or the other who should play him in the next movie. I think Enver is a fantastic actor (I actually watched "Lie to Me" just for his performance). And right now I can't think of any other actor to suggest. David James Elliot, perhaps?
ShadowQuest | July 11, 08:38 CET
You're not missing much. The first is the most boring superhero movie ever made and the second one is just a bit generic. Can't recall anything of any note from it apart from the Stark cameo.
Simon | July 11, 08:57 CET
alqualond | July 11, 09:11 CET
I too would say no to a whedon alum. I just think that there would be so much backlash that no matter how good they were, it would still possibly hurt their career more than help it.
Giles_314 | July 11, 09:17 CET
[ edited by NotLikeCousteau on 2010-07-11 19:27 ]
[ edited by NotLikeCousteau on 2010-07-11 19:28 ]
NotLikeCousteau | July 11, 10:19 CET
redeem147 | July 11, 13:13 CET
Or if you want the ideal Whedonverse actor, it would be Alexis Denisof. Enver's an amazing actor, but he's totally wrong for Banner. Enver would be a good Colossus or Captain Atom, I could even see him as Namor.
WindTheFrog | July 11, 13:44 CET
hence | July 11, 16:48 CET
RBB | July 11, 22:06 CET
baxter | July 12, 04:08 CET
BlueSkies | July 12, 04:18 CET