Well it looks like Edward Norton won't be reprising his role as the Incredible Hulk in 2012's The Avengers, a Marvel rep confirmed to Access Hollywood on Sunday (7/11).
Marvel Studios president of production Kevin Feige explained the decision in a statement to HitFix.
"We have made the decision to not bring Ed Norton back to portray the title role of Bruce Banner in 'The Avengers,'" Feige told the site. "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."
The actors referred to in the statement include current Marvel stars Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Chris Evans (Captain America: The First Avenger), Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury), Scarlett Johansson (Iron Man 2's Black Widow), who are expected to reprise their superhero roles in team-up film The Avengers.
Not too sure I understand this change, but maybe the studios know something we don't know. It will be very interesting to see who will fill his "big shoes" (no pun intended). I actually think he would mesh well with the already high-profile cast, but I'm just a viewer...
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