The Incredible Hulk is a 2008 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character the Hulk, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Universal Pictures.It is the second film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The Hulk Mark Ruffalo | Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney. Celebrating the Legacy of the Incredible Hulk! Louis Leterrier, the director of 2008’s The Incredible Hulk, revealed he spoke with Mark Ruffalo about playing Bruce Banner in his film, but Marvel didn’t think he was right for the role. Over 50 years ago, gamma-irradiated scientist Bruce Banner unleashed the monstrous self that overhauled his body and mind. In general, I also dug the new cast better than the previous. Mark Ruffalo is known for his roles in Iron Man 3, The Avengers, and Avengers: Infinity War. Now, we’re breaking down the Hulk’s entire history...in 708 issues! The Incredible Hulk 2 was a planned movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and a sequel to 2008's The Incredible Hulk. Edward Norton was originally the Hulk in Marvel's The Incredible Hulk, but his stint didn't last long with Mark Ruffalo replacing him in 2012's The Avengers.The second headlining actor to be cast in the franchise, Norton's The Incredible Hulk, where he played Bruce Banner and his alter-ego, followed Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man in 2008. Mark Ruffalo is definitely still fired from his role as the Hulk according to Avengers 4 directors Anthony Russo and Joe Russo.The story began when Ruffalo made an appearance on The Tonight Show. But do you what was the reason behind the change of actor by Marvel, considering Edward Norton is not only a three time academy award nominated actor but was also fairly good as Dr. Bruce Banner aka Hulk. He was considered to play Banner in The Incredible Hulk before Norton took the role. Edward Norton wasn’t the original Hulk on screen. He has been suggested by fans for 482 roles on myCast, including Chiron in Percy Jackson & the Olympians. Damn it, Universal. Cast. Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/Hulk; Production History. I didn't see the Hulk from 2003 as being overly-cartoonish in appearance but I can see how some others did. Also read: Mark Ruffalo teases deaths saying it's gonna be messy and people are gonna cry in Avengers: Infinity War. He replaced Edward Norton in the role. Mark Ruffalo was suggested to play The Hulk in The Incredible Hulk by iamanerd. Similar actors include Edward Norton, Christian Bale, and Robert Downey Jr.. Mark Ruffalo was suggested to play The Hulk in The Incredible Hulk by iamanerd. Mark Ruffalo Was Almost Cast In The Incredible Hulk While promoting his film Now You See Me , The Incredible Hulk director Louis Leterrier revealed in different interviews that he wanted to cast Mark Ruffalo as Hulk , but Marvel wasn’t into the idea. 'The Incredible Hulk' tells the story of Dr Bruce Banner, who seeks a cure to his unique condition, which causes him to turn into a giant green monster under emotional stress. The Incredible Hulk has 4 roles, including "ThunderBolt" Ross, Betty Ross, and Rick Jones. Whilst on the run from military which seeks his capture, Banner comes close to a cure. Kevin Feige said that Hulk would return after The Avengers. Did you know Louis Leterrier (the director of The Incredible Hulk) wanted Mark Ruffalo to play Hulk but Universal says no and they wanted Edward Norton since he's big-name Movie star.