Edward Norton To Play ‘The Hulk’
When you first read the title, you know there’s going to be another re-make of “The Hulk.” And let’s face it, that’s bad news.
The first movie, which came out in June of 2003 starring Eric Bana, was really, really long and so very boring. I don’t read comic books, but I like comic book movies. I went and saw “The Hulk” on opening night with high expectations and I was sorely disappointed.
But it seems that Edward Norton will be re-making the movie starring as the hulk in a summer 2008 movie titled “The Incredible Hulk.” They added that “incredible” in there for some reason. I guess because Edward Norton is incredible. I’m thinking this one might be a lot better than the other one, because I can’t think of a movie that Edward Norton has been in that wasn’t fantastic. I really liked him in “The Illusionist.” He’s also in a movie with Robert DeNiro… can’t think of the title right now but it’s about con-men and there’s a fierce twist at the end. It’s great.
So back to “The Incredible Hulk” and Edward Norton. Here’s what the President of Marvel Comics says about him playing the role:
“Edward Norton is a rare talent and one of the most versatile actors in the business. 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.”
Everything the pres said about Edward is true, but now that I’m really thinking about it.. this is a burn on Eric Bana. Is he going to see the movie is coming out and think, “Was I so bad that they had to remake it, only 5 years later?” And then if he asks that question out loud, people around him will sort of smile and look away because they know Eric Bana sucked in that movie, and they wouldn’t want to tell him.
Will you see the new movie coming out in 2008?
Oh, God LOVE Ed Norton. I agree the Eric Bana version sucked, but Hollywood isn’t very good at making remakes. Anyway, I’ll go see the new one, just cause Ed is in it
Danae,
I love him too! He’s so freaking gorgeous! And I think a lot will agree with us–that the Eric Bana version was no good!
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Hollywood Headache
It’s the eyes, wicked sexy
And he was born in Boston, like me which marks him way up in my book! 
I couldn’t even make it through the last Hulk movie. But I will sure try to make it through this one with this cutie in it
I absolutely adore Ed! He is so hot and talented. I never forget what Courtney Love said about him and Selma. “I knew they were going to break up because he couldn’t understand a word she said.” I thought it was funny although I love Selma and don’t like Courtney. It’s still funny.
Edward Norton is one of the best actors. I love his movies!!!
Oh my goodness I’ve had a crush on Edward Norton for the longest. I loved his hot bod on American History X and I also loved him on Down in the Valley.