We’ve all read the sad news that Edward Norton is stepping down from the role of Bruce Banner, and that apparently Joaquin Pheonix might take a break from his serious rap career to helm the Hulk.
Well, it seems Ed Norton went out of his way to talk to the fans of Hulk through his Facebook account. Check it out!
As most of you know, I don’t like to talk much about the business of making movies because it means a lot to me to protect the audience’s fullest enjoyment of the ‘magic’ that films can have. But I am so appreciative of the outpouring of support from fans of the Hulk and the Avengers that I feel it would be rude not to respond. So here goes: It seems it won’t work out for me to continue playing Bruce Banner for Marvel in “The Avengers”. I sincerely hoped it could happen and be great for everyone, but it hasn’t turned out as we all hoped. I know this is disappointing to many people and that makes me sad. But I am very sincerely greateful to Marvel for extending the offer and even more so for giving me the chance to be a part of the Hulk’s long and excellent history. And I really can’t thank the fans enough for how much enthusiasm you’ve sent my way about what Louis and I tried to do in our turn with the legend. It means a lot to me. I grew up with Banner and Hulk and have been a fan of every incarnation. I’m really proud, and very blessed, to have been one of them and will be thrilled to see him live on through other actors. Hulk is bigger than all of us, that’s why we love him, right?
Sincerely,
Edward Norton
Edward Norton has always been and always will be one of my favourite actors. When he took the job as Bruce Banner I personally could not of been happier with the choice. But now that the two are separated it will not effect my opinion on Marvel or Ed Norton. I’m just excited to see who will end up as the new Hulk.
