The Incredible Hulk (2008 Film)

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Edward Norton to star in upcoming "Hulk" film

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Two-time Academy Award nominee Edward Norton will play scientist-turned-superhero Bruce Banner in a new movie version of "The Incredible Hulk," Marvel Entertainment said on Monday.

The new movie is based on the comic book series telling of the exploits of Banner, a scientist who transforms into a giant green brute, and it follows a 2003 big-budget film called "Hulk" that failed to catch fire with audiences or critics.

Norton, 37, is among Hollywood's most versatile actors, having appeared in more than 20 films including "American History X" and "Primal Fear," both of which earned him Oscar nominations for acting. For the most part, his roles have been in dramas such as 2006's "The Illusionist," making his choice to portray a comic book hero a novel idea.

"His ability to transform into a particular role makes him the ideal choice to take on the character of Bruce Banner/The Hulk," said Kevin Feige, president of production at Marvel Studios.

"The Incredible Hulk" will be directed by Louis Leterrier, a Frenchman whose previous films include the action adventure "The Transporter." The new movie is expected to be in theaters by June 2008, and will be distributed by Universal Pictures.

Universal, owned by General Electric, and Marvel teamed up in 2003 to produce and distribute "Hulk," which was directed by
Ang Lee, who later won a best director's Oscar for "Brokeback Mountain."

His version of "Hulk" raked in $245 million at global box offices, but the amount was deemed to be a modest sum given its high expectations and budget of nearly $140 million. "Hulk" also earned generally poor reviews.

[AYHJA]

Norton is probably a better Banner, but my expectations for this aren't high either...

[steveyoman]

Interesting . . . is this a sequel or a completely different movie like Batman Begins?

[radioforme]

i think it's a sequel.

the thing i like about norton (who i think is one of the best actors around) in this is that the guy is as intense as anything.

so, my guess it will be awesome when he says "you wouldn't like me when i'm angry."

[cs_cdkey4]

the first hulk was so shit it wasnt funny.........

i love norton but i cant see why he took this role...

usually he is pretty selective of his movies and always plays good roles and characters...

any1 know how much he is gettin paid??? Me thinks me smells someone comin into the end of their career looking to get the big final cash ups.........

[xXMr.BoneSXx]

hmm didnt know this, i am a big fan of norton but i dont understand why they didnt keep the guy from the first i hate when they change stars...and also i hate how they have a animated hulk tho i wish they woulda just did it like the old show i mean lou ferigno still acts and looks good at his age

[cs_cdkey4]

Eric Bana was the first guy, he's from down under... it was his first real break in hollywood....

since he made it into bigger n better things i rekon he turned the part down cos he was so embarassed by the first hulk movie....lol...

[geekboynj]

Who cares if it's Eric Bana or Edward Norton, the important question is ...

Will Jennifer Connelly be playing Betty Ross again?

Because she is da Gamma BOMB!!! :geek:

[puppydog]

it bothered me at first that norton was picked but i actually can see him as banner now

[Sir Jig-A-Lot]

Who cares if it's Eric Bana or Edward Norton, the important question is ...

Will Jennifer Connelly be playing Betty Ross again?

Because she is da Gamma BOMB!!! :geek:

Liv Tyler is replacing Connelly. a worthy replacement at that.