SDCC '10: Mark Ruffalo Briefly on Portraying Hulk in The Avengers

SDCC '10: Mark Ruffalo Briefly on Portraying Hulk in The Avengers

The Kids Are Alright actor Mark Ruffalo speaks with the LA Times very briefly on what it's like feeling in as the new Green Goliath Hulk in The Avengers.

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By DCMarvelFreshman - Jul 25, 2010 05:07 PM EST
Filed Under: Comic-Con
Source: LA Times | Hero Complex



Before Robert Downey Jr. "demanded" that we appreciate the introduction of the latest actor to take over the role of the Incredible Hulk 'Mark Ruffalo', backstage Geoff Boucher of LA Times | Hero Complex caught up with the actor. Briefly before facing the hundreds of SDCC attendees, Ruffalo seemed dazed and enthused saying...


"It's like 'Hamlet' or 'Romeo and Juliet,' a new actor gets a crack at it every year," Ruffalo said with a chuckle. "But really it's all heady stuff. It's exciting to be here. It's great to be a part of all this."


With Tony Stark's approval, the SDCC audience gracefully applauded for their new Bruce Banner as he joined the stage of the official cast. The cast which includes Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury), Chris Evans (Captain America), Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), and Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye).

And Joss Whedon in the director's chair, production begins on The Avengers early next year. And our Earth’s Mightiest Heroes assemble on the silver screen May 4, 2012.
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LEEE777
LEEE777 - 7/25/2010, 5:21 PM
I bet he likes crack lol (JK)

Real shame tho, real shame, whats wrong with ERIC BANA MARVEL?

Good luck to the dude though...

What I want to know is what happens to any HULK sequel?
comicbookjerk
comicbookjerk - 7/25/2010, 5:33 PM
ElHefe1981
ElHefe1981 - 7/25/2010, 5:33 PM
If Mr. Whedon thinks he's the man for the job, then i'm ok with it. (even though Norton was excellent)
clogan
clogan - 7/25/2010, 5:35 PM
Now that i think, chris got buff. :P
XmutantX
XmutantX - 7/25/2010, 5:35 PM
I think norton did a great job as banner in his version...but 2 be honest i think ruffalo will bring a diff dynamic 2 the character....norton played a banner that was constantly trying 2 controle and figure out a way 2 beat/ get rid of the hulk...i think ruffalo will do a better job at showcasing the weaker exausted depressed apoligetic side of banner...a more emotional banner...i think honestly we will see a side of banner that we were kinda missing in TIH
logunvadercap
logunvadercap - 7/25/2010, 5:36 PM
i wonder if he got a multi-film deal? did norton only sign up for one? he does remind me of bill bixby attitude wise.
XmutantX
XmutantX - 7/25/2010, 5:36 PM
LEE@ nothing..if ur a star trek fan :P
cchriswake13
cchriswake13 - 7/25/2010, 5:40 PM
Does Robert Downey Jr has something against Chris Nolan? He trashes TDK, said "[frick] DC and [frick] Dark Knight" now he brings up Inception for no goddamn reason other than to water it down by saying his upcoming film will be the "most ambitious"
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 7/25/2010, 5:40 PM
MUTIE @ No I'm STAR WARS! : p

TEA @ Money talks and he would in a heartbeat anyways! ; )
cchriswake13
cchriswake13 - 7/25/2010, 5:41 PM
if you want the link here it is

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/17/robert-downey-jr-on-the-d_n_119414.html
XmutantX
XmutantX - 7/25/2010, 5:43 PM
Taboo@ welcome luv..glad we can agree :)

Lee@ its ok..theyre both gay :P

CChris@ wow didnt kno JR said that bout DC...where can i look that up..sounds funny
XmutantX
XmutantX - 7/25/2010, 5:43 PM
oops..thanks cchris :)
DCMarvelFreshman
DCMarvelFreshman - 7/25/2010, 5:44 PM
Did anyone notice the Ruffalo has the exact same thing on in both of those pics. Weird.
comicbookjerk
comicbookjerk - 7/25/2010, 5:47 PM
I bet Ruffalo had to Dress Like a Vampire and Sleep in the Same Bed With Whedon to get the roll of Banner :) Still a Terrible Choice for BANNER! Im still angry and you wouldn't like me when im angry!
cchriswake13
cchriswake13 - 7/25/2010, 5:47 PM
if you want the link here it is

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/17/robert-downey-jr-on-the-d_n_119414.html
Urban8er
Urban8er - 7/25/2010, 5:49 PM
Wow that is weird
TANKGIRL
TANKGIRL - 7/25/2010, 5:49 PM
LEEE777 get over it lol
XmutantX
XmutantX - 7/25/2010, 5:50 PM
CChris@ jus read it..damn..sumbuddy cocky much?...sounds like the oldschool boozed out meth head that we all luv and miss hahaha
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 7/25/2010, 5:51 PM
Judging by his brilliant performances in movies like Zodiac and Shutter Island, Ruffalo will do an amazing job.

'Nuff said! :)
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 7/25/2010, 5:56 PM
I think he's going to do a great job as Banner.
InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 7/25/2010, 5:57 PM
Should have been Sharlto Copley. But whatever, there are plenty of other things to distract me from Ruffalo.
comicbookjerk
comicbookjerk - 7/25/2010, 5:58 PM
Zodiac Was Boring Jake Gyllenhaal and Robert Downey, Jr. were the only reason to watch that movie and Leonardo DiCaprio Ruled Shutter Island, I don't understand why people are defending a FAT Banner!
JakeMurdock89
JakeMurdock89 - 7/25/2010, 5:59 PM
@cchriswake13- just read the article wow rdj's an as$hol3. he seems like he was jealous that dark knight had more hype n made more $ than ironman did. i like rdj but hes too full of himself.
AVEN
AVEN - 7/25/2010, 6:06 PM
I'm not sure about Mark Ruffalo, for me it's a bad choice...

Joker08
Joker08 - 7/25/2010, 6:10 PM
@jok3rsc0usin/cchris/mattMardock: RDjr is clearly jealous - how can anyone 'not get' what TDK is about? He describes the film as not making any sense - and goes on to say:

"My whole thing is that that I saw 'The Dark Knight'. I feel like I'm dumb because I feel like I don't get how many things that are so smart."

???? How does that even make sense? The guy is one of my alltime favorite actors, and I still think he deserved an Oscar for Zodiac... But the guy is clearly trashing TDK for getting more attention than his film...
twiztied
twiztied - 7/25/2010, 6:10 PM
Shutter Island was horrible but it's not his fault the movie sux. He's an okay actor he'll do fine or they will cast another one next time around.
cchriswake13
cchriswake13 - 7/25/2010, 6:22 PM
I really like and throughly enjoy RDJ's performances... but the guy is a total a$$h*le and that clearly never changed since his party arrest days
Ryden
Ryden - 7/25/2010, 6:27 PM
I love RDJ's comments towards Nolans films, I mean I loved TDK and really can't wait to see Inception but Ilove RDJ a shit load more...he's my man crush ffs!! He can say whatever he likes, he's freakin Iron Man!!
XmutantX
XmutantX - 7/25/2010, 6:29 PM
tea2 yea nevermid he says "F**K DC" lol
Joker08
Joker08 - 7/25/2010, 6:33 PM
I'll say it once more. The man said, and I quote:

"My whole thing is that that I saw 'The Dark Knight'. I feel like I'm dumb because I feel like I don't get how many things that are so smart."

@tea: Yeah - especially here, i've noticed alot of the DC fans are brutal when it comes to Marvel...
XmutantX
XmutantX - 7/25/2010, 6:35 PM
theres a big diff between a fan and an actor playing 4 the other team...seems like he has a lil beef against dc...maybe be4 iron man DC turned him down??...would be interesting 2 look in2 :)
XmutantX
XmutantX - 7/25/2010, 6:37 PM
haha 2 all the dc fans..umm wht do u guys hav 2 brag about outside of the dark knight???....i rest my case :P
DGNR8
DGNR8 - 7/25/2010, 6:39 PM
Robert Downey jr. has a VERY dry sense of humour...maybe a little bit of "professional" jealousy but i think what he was saying is supposed to be tongue in cheek...and if it was'nt...well i'm sure Chris Nolan has'nt spent many nights crying himself to sleep on his pillow.
As for Mark Ruffalo...i'm more than happy to give him a fair crack of the whip i think he'll give us a good if not great Bruce Banner and i'm not going to let a small thing like this ruin what's looking to be an epic movie...lets save our venom for IF he ruins it
DGNR8
DGNR8 - 7/25/2010, 6:42 PM
Robert Downey jr. has a VERY dry sense of humour...maybe a little bit of "professional" jealousy but i think what he was saying is supposed to be tongue in cheek...and if it was'nt...well i'm sure Chris Nolan has'nt spent many nights crying himself to sleep on his pillow.
As for Mark Ruffalo...i'm more than happy to give him a fair crack of the whip i think he'll give us a good if not great Bruce Banner and i'm not going to let a small thing like this ruin what's looking to be an epic movie...lets save our venom for IF he ruins it
XmutantX
XmutantX - 7/25/2010, 6:43 PM
now thinking about it...i cant really say RDJ is a bigger douchbag than Bale...we all heard THAT audio lol
spiderman620
spiderman620 - 7/25/2010, 6:48 PM
DGNR8-i agree with you on the ruffalo/banner part i think hell be great

all i can say is good luck and im hoping for the best. my message to mark hit the gym, needs to be skrony but kind of muscular and cut the hair, there was a pic(i cant remember who) that was put up if he can get like that again then were in good shape. im giving him a fair shot and keeping an open mind
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