The Incredible Hulk (Louis Leterrier; 2008)

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Norton to star in 'Hulk'
from VARIETY

Edward Norton has been set by Marvel Studios to play Bruce Banner in "The Incredible Hulk."
The Louis Leterrier-directed drama will be distributed by Universal Pictures, with an opening set for June 13, 2008.

It is a decided return to the mainstream for Norton, who recently has starred in such indies as "Down in the Valley," "The Painted Veil," and "The Illusionist." Pic will shoot this summer in Toronto.

Norton takes over a role played in the Ang Lee-directed "Hulk" by Eric Bana. Though that film opened strongly, it didn’t fare as well as other Marvel efforts, including "Spider-Man," "X-Men," "Fantastic Four" and, most recently, "Ghost Rider."

Marvel Studios, which has a $525 million credit facility obtained through Merrill Lynch, made "The Incredible Hulk" its second film under that arrangement, and seeks to make a sequel that is less self-serious and more in line with the comic series and TV show. Leterrier directed the action-filled "Transporter 2," and "Unleashed."

The new pic begins with Banner on the run, trying to avoid capture long enough to cure the condition that turns him into a misunderstood green menace.

"Edward Norton is a rare talent and one of the most versatile actors in the business," Marvel Studios production president Kevin Feige said in a statement. "His ability to transform into a particular role makes him the ideal choice to take on the character of Bruce Banner and the Hulk. Edward is perfectly suited to bring one of the most popular and important Marvel icons to the bigscreen in a new and exciting way."

The script for "The Incredible Hulk" was written by Zak Penn, who had a hand in crafting two "X-Men" films, "Fantastic Four" and "Elektra" for Marvel.

"The Incredible Hulk" is being produced by Avi Arad, Gale Anne Hurd and Marvel’s Feige. Jim Van Wyck, David Maisel, Ari Arad and Stan Lee are exec producing.

Norton, who will next be seen starring with Colin Farrell in the Gavin O’Connor-directed New Line drama "Pride and Glory," is repped by Endeavor.

[captainofbeef]

Hmm, wasn't the first one bad enough?

[PTAhole]

It's actually remake, not a sequel. They're going to try again. I'll probably see it, but I'm not pumped or anything.

[malicious32dll]

Edward Norton to play the Hulk? lol wow...

[captainofbeef]

It doesn't help that it is being directed by the guy who made Transporter 2....

[slapshot63]

captainofbeef said:

It doesn't help that it is being directed by the guy who made Transporter 2....

Transporter 2 was a hollow action film. But have you ever seen Unleashed (AKA Danny The Dog everywhere else)? That is a terribly underrated movie and shows that Leterrier can not only do great action scenes, he can also handle dramatic content as well.

[captainofbeef]

No I have not seen that, though I wanted to after I saw the trailer.

[ie]

slapshot63 said:

captainofbeef said:

It doesn't help that it is being directed by the guy who made Transporter 2....

Transporter 2 was a hollow action film. But have you ever seen Unleashed (AKA Danny The Dog everywhere else)? That is a terribly underrated movie and shows that Leterrier can not only do great action scenes, he can also handle dramatic content as well.

Unleashed was also hollow. I'm not sure why people like this movie, because the fighting wasn't very noteworthy, the movie itself wasn't noteworthy, and this is just an average Jet Li movie (he's made better, but he's made worse).

[slapshot63]

I really like Unleashed. I felt that the dramatic content was handled really well and I was able to feel what they were trying to get across with Danny. I dunno, I guess it just worked for me.

[ie]

I could see that.

The story just felt really hollow for me because it was just so simple and predictable.

[slapshot63]

ie said:

I could see that.

The story just felt really hollow for me because it was just so simple and predictable.

I see what you mean. The story is simple and yes, it is predictable but the "journey" to get there was good, IMO.

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Liv Tyler is Hulk's Betty Ross!
Source: Hollywood Saloon

Liv Tyler will star opposite Ed Norton in Marvel Studios' The Incredible Hulk, signing on to play Betty Ross, the longtime love interest of Dr. Bruce Banner/The Hulk. Louis Leterrier is directing the movie, which is being produced by Avi Arad, Gale Anne Hurd and Kevin Feige.

Ross, a classic "Hulk" character from the comic book's beginning in 1962, is Banner's fellow scientist and an ally in his quest to rid him of his lurking monster deep inside. The movie will unfold with Ross estranged from Banner (Norton), but with the pursuit of the Hulk heating up and Banner on the run trying to cure his condition, Ross finds herself swept back into his life.

Jennifer Connelly played the character in the 2003 Hulk movie directed by Ang Lee.

Filming on the new "Hulk" is slated to begin in the summer in Toronto. Universal Pictures is distributing.

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[captainofbeef]

Jennifer Connely is a better actress and even she couldn't save the first movie...

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Lou Ferrigno in The Incredible Hulk!?
Source: TheDude May 19, 2007

Here's an interesting bit from 'TheDude'. Lou Ferrigno, the original Hulk, was indeed at the Motor City Comic Con this weekend in Novi, Michigan. If this is accurate, we'll have to wait and see how big his role is...

I was at the Motor City Con in Detroit today, and Lou Ferrigno was there. We got to talking, and he revealed something he shouldn't have. Basically I asked him about if he knew anything about the new HULK film, he did confirm he will be in the movie, but he will play a "big important" part in the film. I looked at him, then he said something about playing a villian, I couldn't really hear over the loud noise. I asked him again, and he said he didn't want to get into trouble, whatever that means.

Louis Leterrier is directing the Marvel Studios movie, opening June 13, 2008. Edward Norton, Liv Tyler and Tim Roth star.

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[captainofbeef]

Hmm, sounds like another misstep. Ferrigno isn't a good actor, he is a good TV Hulk. He shouldn't be playing the main villain in the film.

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The Incredible Hulk Updates [/b]
Source: Advanced Dark, Sarge92 May 25, 2007

A few interesting bits have turned up about The Incredible Hulk, starring Edward Norton, Liv Tyler and Tim Roth.

In a new interview with director Louis Leterrier, he says The Hulk will be about 9 feet tall and won't grow taller. You can read more of the roughly-translated interview here.

Also, a possible synopsis for the film can be found here.

The Incredible Hulk is eyeing a June 13, 2008 release date.

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Oh God, thoughts on this?

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Stan Winston Working on Hulk[/b]
Source: Retroman June 1, 2007

Scooper 'Retroman' pointed out that Stan Winston will create effects for Marvel Studios' The Incredible Hulk, which Universal will release in theaters on June 13, 2008. The movie stars Edward Norton, Liv Tyler and Tim Roth.

It appears that film legend Stan Winston has signed on to the Incredible Hulk crew. According to Cinefex and IMDb his studio is working on makeup and special effects.

Stan Winston is also working on Iron Man for Marvel Studios.

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First Hulk pic ...sort of [/b]

Looks like Marvel got a little jealous with all the attention DC is hogging by releasing THE DARK KNIGHT tidbits like they're white doves, because today we get our first teaser pic of the new Hulk, in next summer's THE INCREDIBLE HULK. This is not an official online release from the studio. Instead, Universal unveiled the poster at the New York City Licensing show and Wizard posted it online. As far as I can tell, the Hulk's body shape is very similar to the previous film, although this time he appears to be all black and completely featurless, which to me came as a geniuine shock. Oh no wait, that's a silhouette. Rrrright. Looks cool so far. Director Louis Leterrier is said to be creating this Hulk out of a melange of makeup, animatronics, and CGI, whereas the first Hulk was primarily the latter. As we all know, the film stars Edward Norton as Bruce Banner, along with Liv Tyler, William Hurt, and Tim Roth, as Abomination. And as you can tell from the picture, it will be released June 13 of next year.



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[ie]

Which could easily be the poster for an animated series.

[criterionmaster]

yeah, that poster is really bad, in my opinion, but there isn't much else they could do for a hulk teaser poster or whatever.