Mark Ruffalo reveals who convinced him to play Hulk in 'The Avengers'; Details inside

Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo's remarkable role of Hulk in much loved 2012 film Avengers, created a deep impact on box office. actor who brought character to life with his skills reportedly credited Robert Downey Jr for role. As per reports, Ruffalo revealed that it was Downey Jr who convinced him to play part. He stated that he came very close to turning down role of Hulk in MCU.

Mark Ruffalo credits Robert Downey Jr for his Hulk’s role 

actor during an interview with a leing daily confessed that he never really opted to take up role at first. He reportedly said that initially he was scared and did t kw how he will do justice to character. He was also nervous about fact that was he ideal choice for titular role. Before Mark, last actor to play Hulk was Edward rton in 2008's Incredible Hulk.

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Apart from this, earlier this year, during an interview with ar media outlet, Ruffalo reportedly shared that when Marvel offered him iconic role, he tried to talk to creators out of casting him because he did t feel like he was right guy for job. He said that he h never done any sort of similar roles in past and was scared to take a risk. Ruffalo reportedly said that Joss Whedon, filmmaker who directed first Avengers film, also tried to convince Ruffalo that he is capable of portraying role. Ruffalo recalled time and said that Whedon at that point in time told him that he is right person for role. After Whedon, Iron Man actor himself stepped up and tried to persue Ruffalo and instill confidence in hin regarding role. According to reports, Mark revealed that after he h a chat with director, he got a call from Robert, after which he decided to play role. 

He reportedly renumerated time he received a call from Robert. Ruffalo ded that Robert was completely polite on call and simply said that Ruffalo, let's go as both of m have got this opportunity. Just after that call, Mark gained some self-confidence and reportedly said that he decided to give it a shot. Though initially, he thought he won't be able to pull off role, later he became accustomed to his fears. 

As per reports, Mark was handed over a couple of ps of Avengers script before finally agreeing to do part. He wanted to re a script, but makers denied issuing one. Mark also revealed that he h promised himself one thing during his initial career days that he would never do any movie without reing a script beforehand because he feels it's a recipe for disaster. Mark played part in Avengers and its following installments. He looks believable as green giant. While he did feature as character in various Marvel films, actor never got to play Hulk in a stand-alone film. 

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