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Before Mark Ruffalo swooped in to embody the Hulk moniker, Edward Norton’s depiction of the Green Goliath inThe Incredible Hulkwas very well-celebrated amongst fans. People look back at it quite adoringly and on numerous occasions, fans have wondered whether or not Norton’s iteration of the character would ever make a return to the MCU threshold — especially now with the endless possibilities of the Multiverse Saga.
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What the doting audience would be ecstatic to know is thatShe-Hulk: Attorney at Lawdirector Kat Coiro actively entertained the idea. While it did not make it past the ideation stage into the paper, it does raise some intriguing implications. Needless to say, rumors surrounding theFight Clubalum and his potential return to the franchise have gained ground.
She-Hulk Director Wanted To Swap Mark Ruffalo With Edward Norton
The director ofShe-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Kat Coiro spoke with The Direct’s Pamela Gores. In a finale that could be considered uber-meta, we see a sequence betweenMark Ruffalo‘s Bruce Banner/Hulk and Tim Roth’s Emil Blonsky/Abomination that could be considered the two characters’ cinematic reunion after years sinceThe Incredible Hulk.
When the news of Tim Roth returning to reprise his much-iconic role broke on the Internet, fans couldn’t contain their enthusiasm. They were happy to know that Abomination’s character would stick true to its original cinematic iteration, embodied by Roth. What the fans may now feel slightly bitter about is how in that specific scene, Coiro did“entertain the idea”of swapping Mark Ruffalo forEdward Norton. A reunion in the truest form.
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Here’s what Coiro had to say:
“There was a lot of talk about the fact that the last time they [Abomination and Hulk] were together a different actor was playing the Hulk. And Mark [Ruffalo] made quite a few jokes about that. And we did entertain the idea of swapping Mark out for Edward Norton. But that did not come to pass.”
Hence, while the idea’s fruition would have escalated the level of meta-storytelling ofShe-Hulk‘s finale, it, unfortunately, could not happen. But is there any possibility of it happening in the MCU’s coming future? That isn’t certain – especially when we consider the nature of Norton’s exit from the franchise in the first place.
However, the statement by Coiro has led many to believe that Edward Norton might return as a different iteration of the Hulk in future MCU films.
Will We See Edward Norton’s Hulk Return In MCU?
Marvel Cinematic Universe and its Multiverse Saga have created a narrative that allows for impossible things to happen. Let’s takeSpider-Man: No Way Homeas the primary example. Who would have thought that the audience would be rewarded with a shockingly pleasant premise involving three of the renowned actors who have embodied the Web-Slinger on the big screen?
If the multiverse was not introduced to the franchise, such a story to occur would have been nearly impossible — at least thematically and in a way that made sense. The point is, if Marvel Studios ever wished to tap into some of the fans’ desire of wanting to see Edward Norton’s Hulk in the MCU, they would be able to pull it off narratively. They can incorporate a Multiversal Hulk in a movie like, say,Avengers: Secret Wars.
To see two Hulks face-to-face would mount up to a hilarious yet epic scene. One can only envision how that particular event would unfold.
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Alas, the matter depends on whether or not the actor himself wishes to return. One has to take into consideration the history he has shared with the franchise. Previously, years ago, Kevin Feige affirmed that the decision to replace thePrimal Fearalum with Mark Ruffalo was not due to monetary complications.
Instead, it was to ensure that the studio could find an actor who would best embody the“creative and collaborative spirit”that is shared amongst the other talents of the franchise. In a statement that was released subsequently,The Italian Jobactor himself emphasized that the matter was distorted altogether. According to him, the collaborative process that took place during the filming ofThe Incredible Hulk(2008) was“misrepresented publicly as a ‘dispute,’”
The history remains somewhat murky.
Under such a scenario, it would be intriguing to see if Marvel Studios ever take such a drastic gamble. Furthermore, if Edward Norton himself agrees to it, then voila! The fans will finally have what they’ve desired for so long.
For now, the fans can only wonder what could’ve been if theShe-Hulkidea gained a tangible shape.
All episodes ofShe-Hulk: Attorney at Laware available for streaming on Disney+.
Source:The Direct
Debdipta Bhattacharya
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Debdipta Bhattacharya is a content writer at FandomWire, where she has written more than 500 articles on various topics of interest. She possesses a sincere passion for popular culture, anime, film production, and the evolving world of YouTube and streaming culture which has allowed her to be a devoted and well-informed writer. Debdipta holds a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication. She has honed her skills and expertise in content writing with over two years of experience and strives to learn and grow daily.
