Published 18:03 IST, April 14th 2020

Why Marvel replaced Edward Norton with Mark Ruffalo as 'The Hulk'?

Marvel Studios has replaced Edward Norton with Mark Ruffalo as the Hulk, after his appearance in the 2008 film. Read to know the reason and learn more

Reported by: Shakir Khan
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Actors in Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) have become a well-kwn face around world. casting by Marvel is called ‘accurate’ by many fans. Very few actors have been replaced from ir original appearance in MCU. Edward rton is top one, as he was replaced by Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner / Hulk. Re to kw reason.

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Why Edward rton was replaced as Hulk?

Incredible Hulk (2008) stars Edward rton as Bruce Banner / Hulk in MCU. It was second film in MCU and lowest-grossing too. Soon after its release, it was reported that rton was difficult to work with while filming and that he insisted on rewriting script by himself.

In a show, Edward rton said he did a big action movie called Incredible Hulk. He revealed that what went wrong was him wanting a better script.

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In 2010, Marvel Studios President, Kevin Feige released a statement on rton’s exit from role. It mentioned that ir decision is definitely t based on monetary factors, but inste rooted in need for an actor who embodies creativity and collaborative spirit of ir or talented cast members.

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In response to it, rton’s nt said in a statement that Feige wanted actor to continue as Hulk and decision to let him leave seemed to m as a financial decision.

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Edward rton released a statement in a magazine. It said that he has loved Hulk story since he was a child and was thrilled when Marvel asked him to produce, write and act in film. He stated that working with film's director, Louis Leterrier was wonderful and all rest of creative team was terrific. rtan mentioned that it was a difference in opinions, a private matter, which went out in public as a dispute.

He furr ded that films should speak for mselves. statement also said that kwing too much how y are me diminishes magic of watching m. ir focus has always been to deliver Hulk that people have been waiting for and keep worldwide love affair with big green guy going strong, he concluded. 

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18:03 IST, April 14th 2020