"The Incredible Hulk" is scheduled to start production in June in Toronto. The flim will be directed by Louis Leterrier, from a script by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Zak Penn. Stan Lee is also an executive producer.
Rhythm & Hues was selected after several months of R&D that included the creation of a CG Hulk.
The company is well known for its character animation. For "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," the studio's work included the film's well-received CG lion Aslan. Earlier character work included "Babe," which won an Academy Award for achievement in visual effects.
Pointing to the company's history with creating animals, Rhythm & Hues film division president Lee Berger sees "Hulk" as a great next project. "It's the first time Rhythm & Hues has been able to take a human-like character to its full exposition," he said. "There's great enthusiasm for this project (at the company)."
The casting of Bruce Banner/Hulk has not yet been announced. Eric Bana played the lead role in the 2003 film.
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