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Attention security guards at Marvel Studios HQ, if you see a man with glowing green approaching the building, pull the fire alarm and head for the hills!
Actor Edward Norton is STILL ticked at Marvel’s decision to replace him as the Jade Giant in Joss Whedon‘s crown jewel The Avengers. In a recent interview with the U.K’s Independent, the Incredible Hulk actor shared his disgust and resentment with the studios’ decision.
“I found it a cheap and unnecessary representation that it was about things other than money,” sighs Norton. “They came to me avidly to talk about it and then at the end of the day it was just flat out a business decision.”
Marvel claims Norton’s replacement, Mark Ruffalo, is a superior player because he is someone “who embodies the creativity and collaborative spirit of our other talented cast members.”
At the end of the day, Norton’s comments don’t serve his cause, they just give Marvel’s PR department a break. You know what they say, any publicity, even if it’s from a disgruntled actor, is good publicity.
Let’s face it, the fans are still going to stand in line to watch the Avengers Assemble no matter who’s on the team.
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You know what, I prefer Edward Norton as Bruce Banner than the previous dude… he definitely LOOKS more like Bruce Banner to me…
He did a great job but something went terribly wrong behind closed doors.
Yea something really bad must have happened between Norton and Marvel… it’s ironic and almost sad that Marvel wants to do this big universe of characters across their movies but yet they keep recasting characters (Warmachineee!)
Hollywood is a crazy place, right? Logic has gone the way of the dodo.
I love Ed Norton though.
Me too!
This may be a bit blasphemous, but his acting was the only thing I’ve ever liked about the Hulk.
I understand completely! Norton is a great actor, but marvel obviously had an issue with the man, not the employee.
Hate to say this to you… and show how much I really do not know… but I have no idea who this “Avengers” thing is… but I would stand in line for countless hours just because The Amazing and Wonderful Joss Whedon is in on it. He might look like an aged hippie whenever I’ve seen him but gosh golly… that man’s brain is spectacular!!!!
It sure is. The Avengers are Marvel Comics biggest heroes (The Hulk, Iron Man. Thor, etc.) and the idea of putting them into one movie is a fanboy’s dream come true! It should be a blast, even for non-comic fans.
To be very honest, I think the only “big hero” in the Avengers is Hulk… I think most people don’t know much about Iron Man, Thor or Captain America, much less Hawkeye, Antman, Wasp etc… Most people will be wondering “where’s Spider-man and Wolverine???”
And every straight Woman who enjoys yummy fight scenes and watching somewhat handsome and rugged men go at it…
Easy there, Woman!