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Edward Norton on Mark Ruffalo as The Hulk
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Lou Ferrigno. The series aired on the CBS television network and starred Bill Bixby as Dr. David Banner, Lou Ferrigno as the Hulk, and Jack Colvin as Jack McGee.);})();(function(){window.jsl.dh(RLnFZpi1EJGOwPAP2MPIwQs__33,
The film grossed $265.5 million worldwide. After various production disagreements between Norton and Marvel Studios, such as over the final edit of the film, that Marvel Studios deemed not collaborative, Norton was replaced in the role of Banner by Mark Ruffalo for future MCU content starting with The Avengers in 2012.
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), the character was first portrayed by Edward Norton in the film The Incredible Hulk (2008) and then by Mark Ruffalo in later appearances in the franchise.
We have made the decision to not bring Ed Norton back to portray the title role of Bruce Banner in The Avengers. 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.
Lou Ferrigno (The Incredible Hulk TV Series & TV Movies). Ferrigno proved just as perfect a choice for the Hulk as Bixby was for Banner, as he'd been a championship-winning professional bodybuilder prior to getting into acting.