"Avengers" Is Not Going Too Well!

Edward "The Hulk" Norton is less then pleased and has many doubts concerning Marvel's upcoming cinematic masterpiece "Avengers"

Ed Norton once again is questioned about the future of Marvel's the "Hulk" and "Avenger" movies, and once again he is less then enthusiastic about either property.

Aint it cool got the scoop. Edward had this to say:

"I'm not even sure deep inside the minds of Marvel how they are planning to string that stuff out, but I don't think any of if is imminent, I don't know."

Norton also stated that unless Marvel came up with some good script ideas he wouldn't even get involved: "Things like that to me are always completely dependent on what they make of it. It's like anything can be the crappy version of itself or the great version of itself and if it's the great version of itself, then that's one thing. If they don't get it right, then I don't know, then I think… A lot of it depends on what they come up with."

The Avengers is currently scheduled for a May 2012 release. A Hulk sequel has not been given the OK to move forward. Marvel need's to get this right. If they want to cement Marvel movies in the theater for the next decade or so then they have to lay the foundation correctly. Done right "The Avengers" will open the door for countless CBM movies to come. Done wrong and all the up tight Hollywood suits will sit up, stick their tongue out, and say "I told ya so".

jman1977
11/4/2009
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149 Comments

	This sucks, he should just stick with it and stop whining about everything. ClintEastwood - 11/4/2009, 10:12 AM
	I can respect why he has reservations about doing the Avengers unless there is a good script because I do not want to see a crapy Avengers movie. ironknight27 - 11/4/2009, 10:15 AM
	he's a real pain in the ass isn't he. fight club was a long time ago now ed. deathmetalbrian - 11/4/2009, 10:18 AM
	Man, this news about no news is getting old, what's goin' on in CBM land!!! Announce Jensen Ackles for Captain America ALREADY!!! Shaman - 11/4/2009, 10:20 AM
	He has a valid point. After seeing the likes of Wolverine, it makes sense for him to wait it out. @Shaman: Here you go - Jensen Ackles confirmed for Captain America! National Enquirer confirms the casting MultiPurposePoni - 11/4/2009, 10:21 AM
	BULL SH1T!!!!! If that ever happened MARVEL has doomed them selfs!!! Heh heh, gotta luv NATIONAL ENQUIRER! : D LEEE777 - 11/4/2009, 10:25 AM
	Hell, he can always make Pride And Glory 2, we all know how good THAT was. Sheesh. He needs to get over himself. ClintEastwood - 11/4/2009, 10:25 AM
	YYYYYYYYEEEAAAYYYYYAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!! Now you're talkin' my language, Multi LOL :P Oh and i just got confirmation that "The Sun" seconds! :P Shaman - 11/4/2009, 10:25 AM
	; D LEEE777 - 11/4/2009, 10:26 AM
	Pride & Glory 2???? : / LEEE777 - 11/4/2009, 10:27 AM
	ClintEastwood- I couldn't agree with you more. A third Hulk film would fail and for the little lines that Banner would get in Avengers, we don't need Norton. He should move on to more forgetable projects. Like "oscar-worthy" stuff... ya know. LOL Shaman - 11/4/2009, 10:27 AM
	@Shaman: Have you done an Iron Fist portrait yet? MultiPurposePoni - 11/4/2009, 10:28 AM
	I wouldnt get too wigged out over this story. all norton was saying is he wants avengers done right, not that its going badly like the title suggests. I think whoever posted this article should be scolded just a tad for overstating this story. brianj22 - 11/4/2009, 10:29 AM
	Either HULK actor will be cool with me as long as we get friggin' HULK in AVENGERS!! ; D LEEE777 - 11/4/2009, 10:30 AM
	RAY PARKS = IRON FIST! ; D LEEE777 - 11/4/2009, 10:31 AM
	I dont think it is wrong for him to be a little picky after all when it is your name attached to a film you dont want it to bomb. But there are other talented actors out there so if they need to go with someone else so be it. Its not like it would be the first time they replaced someone for the Hulk. ironknight27 - 11/4/2009, 10:31 AM
	They are probably looking to do like planet hulk movie so they wouldnt even need norton. thunderforce - 11/4/2009, 10:32 AM
	If he keeps running his mouth I doubt Marvel will want him involved, no matter how good the script is. He's like Hollywoods version of Terrel Owens. Hawksblueyes - 11/4/2009, 10:32 AM
	@LEEE: It's Ray Park. . . not 'Parks' And I'm sorry bud, but he needs acting lessons before he carries a lead role. MultiPurposePoni - 11/4/2009, 10:34 AM
	I don't fault him, he's a great actor. thwhtGuardian - 11/4/2009, 10:40 AM
	@ Shaman: Haha, you have to realize that the more you say that the less likely Ackles will get the roll. These movie companies listen to what we say and purposely do the opposite just to be douche bags. Ryan Reynolds as The Flash ringing any bells? BmanHall - 11/4/2009, 10:42 AM
	Ray Park couldn't carry a lead in a burlap sack. All you need to know about Park is George Lucas had his lines dubbed over in the horrendous crapfest that was Phantom Menace. Yes, George Lucas had problems with his delivery. As far as Norton is concerned, he should just shut up. He hasn't made a great movie in a decade. If the script is so critical for him to be involved, how the hell did he get into TIH? Seriously, he did the re-writes on that? I'm not impressed. BillyBlack - 11/4/2009, 10:43 AM
	I want him in the movies but I don't want to read all the extra crap he says about a series that gets him money ClintEastwood - 11/4/2009, 10:43 AM
	HE'S LIKE ANY ACTOR GUYS.....HE WANTS TO SEE A SCRIPT BEFORE HE COMMITS. NORMAL ACTOR TALK...CALM THE [frick] DOWN! dellamorte1872 - 11/4/2009, 10:45 AM
	they better make this movie lol dragonquest67 - 11/4/2009, 10:45 AM
	I think Norton is only saying what we've all been saying about CBMs. Favreau also said Avengers has the potential to fail or win huge depending on execution. At least Norton's not signing on blindly; he's as hesitant about this project as many fans are (or should be) but still hoping for the best. GreenLantern416 - 11/4/2009, 10:45 AM
	I hope Norton does does join. I thought he was an amazing Bruce Banner. Although, if he ends up as the villain for the movie, they probably will only need him for about two scenes; a flashback explaining why he went berserk again, and a scene at the end where he finally transforms back into Banner. As far as Ray Park goes, the closest acting roles I've seen him in are as Toad in X-Men (he had like three lines) and the speedy-knife guy in Heroes. Definitely not enough to earn a main role. SithforHire - 11/4/2009, 10:58 AM
	meh. The title of this article is HIGHLY misleading. He didn't say "Avengers in not going too well" at all or anything like that. The author made it sound as though he was going to tell us something that he doesn't like about the project (thus giving us info we didn't already have about it) What he did say is that if he liked the script he would consider being in it. jman1977, this would have gotten read and probably even made front page with out embellishment DarthMulder - 11/4/2009, 11:10 AM
	Jesus Christ! Would someone please explain to me how saying "They haven't told me anything yet, I would be involved if the script is good" qualifies as "running his mouth"? Rorschach01 - 11/4/2009, 11:11 AM
	dellamorte1872- But you're the one typing in caps... Multi- I was just made aware of the best possible pick for Danny Rand by AnilRicky which is Scott Speedman!!! So i'm putting him on my "to sketch" list ;) Shaman - 11/4/2009, 11:12 AM
	i think its funny how everyone says nothing but good things about norton, but then he comes out and says the SAME EXACT thing we've all been saying for months now, and all of a sudden everyone is bashing him. he only said if done right, it will be great. if done wrong, it will suck. how many times have people posted the same thing? and really, that kind of goes without saying. any movie will be good if done right, and any movie will suck if done wrong. CorndogBurglar - 11/4/2009, 11:14 AM
	Ror- There's a saying that goes "you attract more irishmen with beer than vinagre". The guy isn't running his mouth off per say but he's loads away from sounding even remotely positive about his interest in this film. Do you hear Hugh Jackman or Robert Downey Jr. saying "meh... it better be good"??? So the guy isn't really running his mouth off, he's just being a negative nancy and that's the last thing we fans want to hear especially concidering what's involved in such a huge CBM concept. Shaman - 11/4/2009, 11:16 AM
	Whatever Marvel does do not let Zak Penn write Avengers. They need to get an A-list writer and movie will be great. Hammbone - 11/4/2009, 11:21 AM
	He hasn't seen a script. So, how does he know "it's not going too well?" The fact is: this movie is way to early in development to start speculating whether or not it is going to be good or not, but I understand his concerns. Tying together the likes of Hulk, Cap, Iron Man, and Thor on the big screen is not going to be an easy feat for Marvel. Macksimus - 11/4/2009, 11:23 AM
	I had a horrible nightmare: Brett Ratner directing Avengers. Ahhhhh, terrible images! SithforHire - 11/4/2009, 11:25 AM
	Macksimus- I understand his concern too actually. Anybody would but when you're in the public eye, people go off on the little things you say. Had he said that he's excited to read the script hoping it was good, no one would comment negatively. But what he said was "I don't know shit, i don't even know if they know how to do this, it will depend on what they come up with". That's a tad negative for my taste. We don't need to know that he's thinking of not doing it IF it sucks, cause that's a given. If he doesn't know anything, at the very least he could comment on his interest of doing it. Shaman - 11/4/2009, 11:28 AM
	@Shaman: Jackman supports Wolverine movies 100% because he hasn't done anything worthwhile since Swardfish. Unless there's a Kate & Leopold sequel on the horizon ;) And if you remember, Norton was at ends with Marvel over The Incredible Hulk right up until it's release. He's a bit of a control freak with his films, and he's vocal about it. The problem isn't that he's 'full of himself', but that every reporter bugs him with questions about the Avengers when he OBVIOUSLY has nothing to say about it. Hell, I'd be just as negative if I had to answer the same questions every day. MultiPurposePoni - 11/4/2009, 11:29 AM
	who cares, use heros already established. and others on the way. Wolverine Spiderman Hulk Cap A Thor Iron man @ Leee777, enough of the constant posting of pictures with glittery names. lame. we know what thye look like, you dont have to remind us what they look like everytime you mention someone. blee947 - 11/4/2009, 11:31 AM
	I'm just sick of Norton to tell you the truth. He's a good actor, no denying that. But he's full of his own bullshit. When was the last time he made a really good movie? And don't say Incredible Hulk! That one is debate-able. Aside from TIH, what other movie he's made in the past say 8 years has been really good? BillyBlack - 11/4/2009, 11:32 AM
	hell yeah Hammbone! That's the real problem with Avengers at this point! Bloody Zak PEEN! I don't give a crap if Hulk is in it or not, or if Banner is in it or not or even about Edward Norton. But the fact that they have such a horrible writer on board.. THAT concerns me very much. DarthMulder - 11/4/2009, 11:32 AM
	I agree with Brianj22 and a few others: all Norton is saying is that he thinks it's going to be hard to do. That it's hard to make a good film and that if the elements were all there - right story, director, direction, etc. - he would be down for it. The person that posted this shouldn't stir up needless panic. And there's a difference between "to well" and "too well" 80sFace - 11/4/2009, 11:40 AM
	yeah....several big marvel characters played by big name actors could really screw the pooch in a terrible movie. does anybody think that maybe Hulk isn't a big enough "villain" for these HUGE heroes to take on? I mean, Iron Man himself defeated Iron Monger. Thor has freakin' Mjolnir. And Captain America is Captain America. Not to mention Nick Fury's awesomeness. All they r going to fight is the Hulk? Fartman - 11/4/2009, 11:50 AM
	eh...this is becoming redundant. MsKyle08 - 11/4/2009, 11:50 AM
	blee947 @ KI$$ IT lol! : D Dont see you sh1tting on others that post a lot worst buddy boy! ; ) LEEE777 - 11/4/2009, 11:50 AM
	i told ya so,Avengers is one hell of a pipe dream that's never gonna be realised!!!! due to some morons bullsize - 11/4/2009, 11:51 AM
	@Shaman I understand what you are saying, but I think this is kind of a good sign for us. It seems everyone is on board with trying to make this movie as great as possible. I don't think Marvel, the directors,or the actors are going to settle for anything less. We've already heard about how difficult this movies was going to be from some of the writers and directors. Norton just wants to make sure it is understood that this movie is obviously going to need more care with regard to its production, and I agree. Macksimus - 11/4/2009, 11:52 AM
	Multi- Jackman doesn't need Wolverine, he's in high demand everywhere since he can act his ass off all while singing with perfect pitch and dancing like Gene Kelly! He could walk around with an even bigger head than Norton yet he chooses not to be a nancy. He gets passionate and excited about projects no matter what. That's why so many people like him. The same goes for Robert Downey Jr. After the Soloist, he doesn't need Ironman but he loves the hell out of it and is just psyched to be a part of it. Shaman - 11/4/2009, 12:02 PM
	I think everyone should be concerned, this could turn in to the biggest cluster fk of all superhero films. The script needs to make sense, and contain both action and character driven qualities. Robert Downey is also concerned with Avengers, on the surface it looks like some grand big budget action film. There's too many things that can go wrong, too many moving parts. I hope they get a strong directer who can play nice with others. This film just might suffer from too many cooks in the kitchen. My fingers are crossed for Norton's involvement, he's one of the best actors ever. ASSASSIN666** - 11/4/2009, 12:04 PM
	no no no no no and b4 i forget no lol god leee really did u have to put up the pic of that f *ckin hulk lol lc - 11/4/2009, 12:05 PM
	assassin666 @ this script needs to contain ma nuts. blee947 - 11/4/2009, 12:08 PM
	Shaman- I agree with you but they should have a passion for these characters they play since IronMan helped put RDJ back in demand and X-men introduced Jackman to the world. If they didnt have a passion for these characters they would suck! ironknight27 - 11/4/2009, 12:08 PM
	assassin666 @ this script needs to contain ma nuts. blee947 - 11/4/2009, 12:12 PM
	Well, with Zak Penn (the writer of Elektra and Fantastic Four) writing The Avengers things are already not looking good so I cant blame Norton for wanting to be cautious! joshw24 - 11/4/2009, 12:16 PM
	@Shaman: So Norton isn't passionate about his portrayal of the Hulk? Why would he have spent time rewriting the script and jumping on as a producer? All Jackman did for Wolverine was . . act. He was an Exec Producer by name, but it sounds like he didn't have a whole lot of say in the movie. Jackman may be in high demand for theater productions, as you say, but remember that Norton is not only an actor but a screenwriter and director. They are both sought after, just for two different venues. RDJ has no problem answering questions about Iron Man 2 because he's FILMING it. He has lots of info to talk about. What questions has he answered about the Avengers? My point is that Norton's probably being negative because he's constantly HOUNDED by the press to answer the SAME damn question over and over and over. It doesn't mean he's less passionate about playing the role. And his concern for the script is the same concern we all have. For those people that say Norton hasn't done anything worthwhile in years besides the Hulk, let me as you: What has Jackman done in the same context? MultiPurposePoni - 11/4/2009, 12:17 PM
	Multi- Good point dude. ironknight27 - 11/4/2009, 12:20 PM
	MULTI: Well, Jackman was in 'The Prestige' which was excellent IMO...thats about it though I think (though he did present the Oscars) apart from the apparently crap movie 'Australia'! joshw24 - 11/4/2009, 12:23 PM
	Come on LEE you know in your heart that this guy should play Captain America! ;D joshw24 - 11/4/2009, 12:24 PM
	Oh no here we go with the Great Cap debate! lol ironknight27 - 11/4/2009, 12:25 PM
	@josh: The Prestige was a great flick! But did you see Norton in The Illusionist? Similar theme as The Prestige (period piece about magic), and a very well written story IMO MultiPurposePoni - 11/4/2009, 12:28 PM
	I honestly don't see the big fuss over this. All I know is, if the script to the biggest movie of my career was in the hands of Zak Penn, I'd be pretty damn concerned too... Oh, the Prestige was amazing BTW. And Charlie Hunnam for Iron Fist (how did Iron Fist become a part of this discussion?) InTylerWeTrust82 - 11/4/2009, 12:38 PM
	MULTI: Strangely enough, I've been planning to buy it on blu-ray for ages but they still havent released it here on any other format than DVD so I think I'll have to buy it like that unless I import a copy! I completely agree with your point about Norton though - look at that article I did the other day where he said he had no knowledge of what was happenning (you were right by the way...the picture was more interesting that the quote, lol!) and now here's another article where he's been asked about it again! It must really piss him off to be fair! joshw24 - 11/4/2009, 12:39 PM
	I think both Norton and Jackman have done plenty of good stuff aside from Hulk and X movies over the years..as was mentioned already, there was The Prestige and The Illusionist..also Norton in The 25th Hour, Down In The Valley, Pride And Glory(ok not a great movie but a great performance..Jackman has been in The Fountain, which imo is one of the best movies I have ever seen, and Jackman should have won every award going for it. Anyway, the point is, I don't need an actor to tell me how much he loves/doesn't love playing a role..I just need him to make the damn movie and do a good job! Both have so far..Norton is just a bit more hesitant to commit to saying anything..because he doesn't know anything! Rorschach01 - 11/4/2009, 12:40 PM
	Rorschach--- I have not read one interview he has given where he has had anything positive to say about the Avengers movie. If they get the script absolutely to my liking doesn't count. Whatever director Marvel ends up placing at the helm of the Avengers movie is going to have his hands full enough with the other actors involved, not to mention getting everything to mesh,without having to worry about pleasing Norton. I am however not denying at all that Norton is tallented. Hawksblueyes - 11/4/2009, 12:40 PM
	Josh- I saw Australia and i was actually pleasantly surprised. Jackman's performance was awesome as always. ironknight27- That is true to an extent. They used to need to be passionate about them but no longer. They've grown passed their characters yet they still choose to be passionate about them. Multi- Jackman is asked way more about Wolverine2 than Norton is about Avengers. Yet do you hear jackman say: "I don't know shit, i don't even know if they know how to do this, it will depend on what they come up with". No you don't. Yes he does say that he needs to read the script first but he's always psyched in his answers no matter how many times he's asked. He doesn't need to write it or to produce it in order to be enthusiastic. And from the interviews about Norton when he was re-writing TIH, he didn't sound enthusiastic about writing it or producing it. He sounded like someone who wasn't happy with what the project was and needed to put their stamp on it or they would walk away. Not exactly what i would call enthusiasm. Answering questions is part of the job. If you don't wanna answer questions well then stay home and don't do any enterviews. That goes for Bale as well. He's tired of all the questions about Batman3 but he doesn't have to be. These questions are very predictable, all they have to do is stay home or say no comment if they're somewhere being "hounded". Ror & Hawksbullseye- Great points, both of you! Shaman - 11/4/2009, 12:43 PM
	TYLER: Now that you mention Iron Fist, this is who should play Luke Cage!!! (Erik King) Shaman: Really? I might check that out at some point - thanks for the tip! :) joshw24 - 11/4/2009, 12:44 PM
	I shouldn't have even commented, Shaman said what I was trying to say more eloquently than I did. LOL Thanks Shaman ,well put. Hawksblueyes - 11/4/2009, 12:46 PM
	@josh That dude is such an asshole on dexter. It's hard for me to shake off that image of him, so naturally it's hard for me to see him as cage supermarioworldE - 11/4/2009, 12:51 PM
	Josh: Not bad, but I still like Terry Crews or Henry Simmons for Cage. Though I prefer Crews, as I can perfectly picture great chemistry between Hunnam and Crews. InTylerWeTrust82 - 11/4/2009, 12:52 PM
	Ok...but who gives a shit as long as they play the part well WHEN they do make the movie? And are forthcoming with the info WHEN they have it? I couldn't give a [frick] if Ed Norton spat at every reporter that asked him about the Avengers and pissed on the director for not giving him a better script..as long as he does an awesome job as Banner..and that should be all any one else cares about too! Rorschach01 - 11/4/2009, 12:53 PM
	Death to Smoochy was an awesome movie. MsKyle08 - 11/4/2009, 12:53 PM
	Sorry Ror, but i care if someone is an asshole or not no matter how good he is at his job. You must be a big Hitler fan since he was damn good at what he intended to do. Surely my comment is a bit extremist but you get the drift. Negativity shouldn't be encouraged cause energy manifests itself with intent. And Avengers don't need anymore than what they already have. Shaman - 11/4/2009, 1:04 PM
	@Ror: Exactly :) As far as actors go, their demeanor outside the sound stage has nothing to do with their performance. @Shaman: Comparing Jackman's role WO2 with Norton's possible role in the Avengers is a bad analogy for two reasons: 1. Jackman is the title character in a role that has already been confirmed. Norton is not on both accounts. 2. Jackman HAS to be the marketing voice for Wolvie, he's the main character and an exec producer. Another no for Ed on both of those. Sure interviews are part of the acting gig, but Norton is only human after all. Wouldn't we all get just as perturbed if everyone asked us that same freaking question every single day regarding a subject we have no information on? You don't see the press going after Helmsworth, RDJ or Sam Jackson with the same Avengers questions, do you? MultiPurposePoni - 11/4/2009, 1:05 PM
	MMM, nah sorry dude, I really see no similarities in those things at all! Hitler wanted to(and did) murder millions of Jews and Norton makes movies where he pretends to be a dude that turns into a big cgi, green monster. And negativity may cause merry havoc on a movie set, but it doesn't necessarily infringe on the finished product. Look at Klaus Kinski and Werner Herzog..they literally tried to kill each other on the set of Aguirre..great movie! Anyway, thats all moot because Norton wasn't even being negative here! He was just being honest. If he said.."I have no idea, Marvel have not contacted me yet, Im not sure how things will turn out...but you know what, I sure do love being the Hulk and comic fans are awesome!" would you feel better about it?..I guess I would PREFER if an actor was enthusiastic, but as long as they deliver, Its not that big a deal. Rorschach01 - 11/4/2009, 1:12 PM
	TYLER: Yeah, Crews was my original choice (and I still think he'd be awesome in the role) but I was trying to think of someone else and King popped into my head! supermarioworldE: I agree but I think that some of the Sgt. Doakes personality (minues the asshole bits, lol) were very similar to Cage especially nearer the end of Season 2! :) joshw24 - 11/4/2009, 1:12 PM
	We do people keep wanting "models" cast as bad asses? God I miss the 80s thatiscrazy - 11/4/2009, 1:15 PM
	you,re right lee, sick of all those overpayed wining actors. banna left, norton came. after norton there will be another actor, and I won't loose a night's sleep about it. and for ed....... he can have hulk's big middlefinger up his ... phenomenon - 11/4/2009, 1:16 PM
	WE = Why typo :\ sorry my anger sometimes gets the best of me. thatiscrazy - 11/4/2009, 1:16 PM
	WE = Why typo :\ sorry my anger sometimes gets the best of me. thatiscrazy - 11/4/2009, 1:18 PM
	Multi- What i do for a living is incredibly redundant and it's with the public so your comment isn't directed at the right person. I get asked the same question over 50 times a day yet i don't go off on anybody for it. Norton gets less than one interview a month yet it's too much for him? And we wouldn't be any different you say? Sorry but that doesn't make sense. Some people are negative in life and i just don't relate to them. And no, Jackman doesn't HAVE TO be the marketing voice since Bale isn't for Batman. Even if Jackman has a better reason to get asked more questions is beside the fact that he's also a human being which isn't trained as a personal relations advisor. If one person can deal with it, so can another. Besides, Jackman isn't only psyched about Wolverine, he's psyched about any project he's in where as Norton... just does his job. Which is fine but, it goes against your argument. The press doesn't go after Helmsworth, RDJ or Sam Jackson with the same Avengers questions but they should. So i don't see your point there. It doesn't change the fact that Norton doesn't have to accept interviews if he's not up for it. He could let his agent speak for him. Shaman - 11/4/2009, 1:19 PM
	@phenomenon: This is what I'm talking about, Norton should get 'hulk's big middlefinger up his ... ' for. . . what? Hoping the script is good so he will want to be in the movie? Yeah, that makes total sense @Shaman: Ever notice that none of Norton's quotes are from scheduled Hulk/Avengers interviews though? They are more like off handed questions. He's either talking about something else, then someone jumps in with Avengers b.s.; or he's ambushed by a reporter while he's doing something else. And he doesn't get asked this same b.s. once a month. This week alone there have been three articles on this site from different sources asking his the SAME question. Dude, trust me, I've been around paparazzi and gossip reporters for a few years now and they are the most annoying people on God's green earth. ANYONE Of course Jackman HAS to be the marketing voice of Wolverine! Who else is going to do it? Hood? WRONG. Stan LEE? WRONG. Marvel? WRONG. He's the only one around. If he doesn't do it, no one else will. I still don't get why people say Norton's demeanor is negative? He has nothing to do with Avengers besides gossip but he STILL puts up with the constant questions. MultiPurposePoni - 11/4/2009, 1:20 PM
	I'm not watching the hulk to see david banner's skinny little ass!! nor any other's! 3 meter green muscle in action!! that's what I want to see! skinny little boneheads I see in the gym every day!! they can take the part of banner! phenomenon - 11/4/2009, 1:25 PM
	Ror- I totally understand your point. Him being an asshole IF he is one (which i don't think he is), doesn't change the fact that he's good at what he does. And i for one wouldn't care about what he thinks of the project as an individual but i do care about what he chooses to say in the public eye. Not enough to boycott his project (of course that depends on the severeness of his comments) but enough to get an opinion of him which i am voicing right now. When i get good opinions about others, i voice them just as much. Here i feel that he is a tad negative regardless of why. Shaman - 11/4/2009, 1:26 PM
	More actors should be picky about the scripts that they take. To me, it just seems like they care more about the product unlike actors like Hally Berry or Hugh Jackaman or Jessica Alba who dont know sh!t about the product and could careless about the script or if its true to the characters. I'll take an actor who cares about the pruduct over one who just wants a paycheck any day. Seems logical to me thatiscrazy - 11/4/2009, 1:30 PM
	Multi- But here's the thing. When your job is in the public field of entertainment and that you are rumoured to be a part of a hugely anticipated project, naturally you'll be asked questions whether it's in an actual interview or if you're being hounded by paparazzis. He still has the choice to say no comment, to be negative or to be positive. It's all up to him. As for the three different sources, many get their info from the same place like alot of editors on here. When you read news in a magazine, it's not always a "scoop" per say. Shaman - 11/4/2009, 1:31 PM
	@Shaman: Trust me, I edited the articles. They were from different sources by different reporters. And I've also had the pleasure of seeing articles on OTHER sites where Norton does say 'no comment'. It truly feels like every other day he is asked the same question by another person. It's just ridiculous that he's the only actor the press is turning to for Avengers info. HE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. And BTW, all Jackman ever does in Wolvie interviews is blow smoke up everyone's ass. 'I love the source material' 'I love the character' 'I love comic fans' 'I'll do my best to make the best movie possible'. I'll take Norton's honesty any day over that drivel. MultiPurposePoni - 11/4/2009, 1:32 PM
	thatiscrazy- Being enthusiastic doesn't mean you know [frick] all of what you're doing. And that goes for being "picky" as you put it. Being picky could make certain opportunities pass you buy that you would have judged stupid but became great successes. An opened mind is always better than a closed one. Now i didn't say that Norton's mind was closed to this project but the enthusiasm is not showing at all. Ror- To answer you on your question: "If he said.."I have no idea, Marvel have not contacted me yet, Im not sure how things will turn out...but you know what, I sure do love being the Hulk and comic fans are awesome!" would you feel better about it?" Yes i would if it was heart felt. I don't want bullshit statements anymore than i want negativity. I mean, why would you want to be part of a project if you don't truly want to be? And if you do want to be, why don't you say it? It's the same thing with what Jensen said about Captain America and the opposite reaction with Megan Fox on Wonder Woman. Both of them did not need to say if it would be cool or not. They could have just said "i don't know much about her." and "Marvel hasn't contacted me for it". Yet she chose to say the character was lame and he chose to say that it would be cool. That's what i'm getting at. Multi- That comment i do agree with. I would love to hear from the others and not just from Norton. Even if they don't have anything to do with it. I don't think any others are confirmed for Avengers. Their only confirmed for separate CBMs right? But, didn't Downey confirm for Avengers??? If so, i don't get why no one asks him questions. Shaman - 11/4/2009, 1:40 PM
	@Shaman: If you care about negative connotations, what about when Ackles said he's pretty sure he won't be considered for the Cap role and that the CW show he's on wouldn't help? that sounds negative to me. I don't know anyone that is confirmed for The Avengers. All I know is that RDJ, Helmsworth, Scarlett and Jackson are signed on for multiple picture deals. That's it. I've never heard official Avengers casting. MultiPurposePoni - 11/4/2009, 1:43 PM
	Multi- He did say it would be cool. That means that he showed interest. He didn't go the Megan Fox route and say that the character was lame or that the project wouldn't fly or anything like that. He was being humble, not negative. IF what he said was true at all. Shaman - 11/4/2009, 1:47 PM
	@Shaman: Ackles' exact quote is "They're not going to pull some dude of the CW and give him Captain America." I call a spade a spade. That has a greater negative connotation than anything Norton has said so far. It looks to me like you're a bit blinded by your support for him. MultiPurposePoni - 11/4/2009, 1:52 PM
	well.... after eric banna said no to a second hulk movie,Who played a far more convincing hulk, especially in the "get angry"scenes than norton, norton was given a oppurtunity.... a chance, no matter how you call it. we as public accepted him in this role..... and now he should keep his mouth shut. it's a little bit of "stank voor dank" that's dutch for filth instead of grattitude! a lot of cbm fans are waiting for this movie, and this openly public negativ approach isn't helping the movie forwards!! avengers is bigger than his own personallity!!!!!! it's like a footballclub..... the club is ALWAYS bigger than the player!! so norton...... GO BIG , OR GO HOME!!! phenomenon - 11/4/2009, 1:53 PM
	MULTI: Well, Ackles' quote seemed more him being humble to me than anything else! Imagine what a jerk he would have sounded if he had started mouthing off about what a great Cap he would be (though I admit a little more enthusiasm wouldnt have hurt) I bet that even if a big name actor like DiCaprio was asked about Cap he'd say something to the effect of he couldnt see Marvel choosing him! Its such an important role that i dont see any one actor standing up and saying they want to play Cap! joshw24 - 11/4/2009, 1:58 PM
	Multi- Your spade isn't a spade in my eye. And it's not on account of "support". That was a humble statement from him believing that he is a bit under par for such a big role. It's humility. If he had said something about the role or the movie, THEN it would have been negative. But he commented on his "position", not the project. He ended by saying it would be cool. That's actually positive. There is a difference that you do not want to see on account of your support of Norton. Shaman - 11/4/2009, 2:01 PM
	MULTI------I don't want Ackles anywhere near the role of Cap, but I have to agree with joshw in the fact that his answer was a very humble,sort of "I'm not worthy" response which I found sorta classy. Hawksblueyes - 11/4/2009, 2:04 PM
	Both Multi(and Ror) and Shaman make excellent points. Here is where I stand (somewhere in the middle): I understand Norton's apprehension for the movie, since it would be the biggest of his career, and a less than stellar writer is attached. I would be concerned too if I was in his position. On the other hand, I would like to see some more enthusiasm from Norton about the project, and reassurance that he does care about the role. And regarding the Ackles comment debate, I consider the statement to be one of humbleness than negativity. InTylerWeTrust82 - 11/4/2009, 2:07 PM
	oh if ackles was cap i would soooo wacth it lol lc - 11/4/2009, 2:09 PM
	@josh very true. Personally though, i'd like to see him in a different type of role before i could see him play cage. btw, this cap casting is taking way too long. Thor is damn near finished, and cap hasn't even started yet, and they are both being released in the same year supermarioworldE - 11/4/2009, 2:11 PM
	supermario: Well, Branagh's been handling Thor production for a while now. Johnston has been busy finishing up Wolfman, and only came on to the production full time in October. But the wait is killing me too. InTylerWeTrust82 - 11/4/2009, 2:16 PM
	You guys aren't understanding my point. I never said Ackles' comment was negative. I said it has a negative connotation; there is a difference. It has nothing to do with humility. If you read his quote directly, without watching the video, you would understand what I mean. But since most of you have seen the video interview, you already know that he said it with a light-hearted tone. His body language show's it to be so. Here, read it again: "They're not going to pull some dude of the CW and give him Captain America." Now would you say that it has a positive or a negative connotation? Since we haven't seen an interview with Norton, we don't know what tone his comments have. We can only judge them on our perspective. If he said the exact same quote from this article in a video, we could see how he delivers it. It would be like me walking up to Shaman and saying "Hey Shaman, you're an asshle!" If I'm smiling and slapping him on the back while I say it (granted that we are friends first), it would show as a friendly (albeit crude) greeting. If I was scowling at him and I shouted it into his face, it would be derogatory. But neither of those two scenarios change the fact that the statement, in itself, carries a negative connotation. Tracking? On a side note, here are some more goodies I've added to the Costume Contest baskets: MultiPurposePoni* - 11/4/2009, 2:32 PM
	@tyler I had forgotten about the wolfman. How many times have they moved the release date for that movie.... Branaugh is going to make a very cool but different superhero movie (screw spidey 4). I can't wait for thor. 2011: A Comic Odyssey! supermarioworldE - 11/4/2009, 2:36 PM
	@multi In all fairness, i don't think that Marvel would have ever hired the guy from supernatural to play cap. Jensen Ackles just doesn't really seem like the guy to lead RDJ, Norton, or Sam L. just my opinion though btw, cool DC basket, It's almost like a reminder for me to pick up watchmen's ultimate edition in december supermarioworldE - 11/4/2009, 2:39 PM
	@ Lee : i agree with you on Jensen being Hawkeye , he shouldnt be cap. gothamknight611 - 11/4/2009, 2:49 PM
	he just saying that it would be good for them not to mess up avengers cause if they do all fans of the avengers will bitch about it some people wont and it will suck gotham- y jensen shouldnt be cap? flames809 - 11/4/2009, 3:23 PM
	i say put the hulk in and leave the norton out! JerzeyHellboy - 11/4/2009, 3:26 PM
	Cap is arguably the most iconic character in Marvel (probably #2 in all of comics after Superman). They either go two ways this his casting. One: Get a superstar; i.e. Brad Pitt, George Clooney or someone of that star power. Or two; they'll get a virtual unknown. They won't get a "middle of the road", semi famous actor. The supporting cast alone dictates Cap should not be played by a "middle of the road", semi famous actor. I vote for an unknown but that's me. Axl - 11/4/2009, 3:35 PM
	@ flames : I just think he isnt right cap thats all its nothing against his acting or anything but I just cant see him in the role. he isnt a big enough name and from the looks of how they have casted the other avengers he would have to be a little bit older gothamknight611 - 11/4/2009, 4:00 PM
	gothamknight611: They pretty much cast an unknown for Thor so I think Ackles has a pretty good chance to be cast as Cap and IMO, he's perfect for the role! joshw24 - 11/4/2009, 4:18 PM
	joshw24: I really dont care who plays cap as long as its a good script and the actor looks the part , Jensen just isnt my first pick gothamknight611 - 11/4/2009, 4:25 PM
	IMO i think Cap should be a little bit older than the rest of the avengers or atleast the same age which is why Jensen isnt my first pick gothamknight611 - 11/4/2009, 4:27 PM
	Ackles for Cap Chris Pine for Hawkeye ;) Cap shouldn't be older. He was frozen in his late 20's. And RDJ is 44, Cap should in no way be older than that. It makes little sense. InTylerWeTrust82 - 11/4/2009, 4:30 PM
	Kate Gosselin for M.O.D.O.K. icebergslick - 11/4/2009, 4:56 PM
	It's been well documented how apprehensive Norton was to play Banner to begin with. Factor in the script dispute and running time that Norton stood on his head about, then factor in that Norton did ZERO press and promotion for the film. I love Norton, but he was never humping the leg of this part. Now we have Avengers coming, and all Marvel has is a contract with a possibly unwilling actor in Norton, not good at all. If they want Norton I hope they can make him happier about doing the damn movie. ASSASSIN666 - 11/4/2009, 5:00 PM
	@ASS: Very true. The studio should not go the way of others and try to keep their actors happy. It's going to be tough with Avengers and all those A-listers :/ MultiPurposePoni - 11/4/2009, 5:24 PM
	I say this is good news. The fact that he is even open to reading the script to begin with, rather than outright dismissing the question shows that he has an intrest in it and making it work correctly. He did a great job on the Incredible Hulk. I put that film right up there with Iron Man. Marvel Studios has hit two homeruns so far. They will continue to do so because they consult with Marvel's comic book talent on their films. IM2, Thor, Cap and Avengers will all completely own. Avengersrule - 11/4/2009, 5:34 PM
	Wasnt gonna say it but this article seems a bit too opinionated cuz an ant hill was made into a mountain. have faith...the majority of fans(including me) want Norton reprise his role...so i hope he will.nothing is wrong if he wants a good script...he's not Carrot-top for christ sake...he's an academy award nominee!!!that means choosing a role that wouldnt curtail whatever momentum the Oscars catapulted him to,...is his god given right. Kes - 11/4/2009, 5:41 PM
	this movies gonna kick ass whether Norton is in it or not. i know hes a great actor who has done alot of great movies, but if he doesnt realize how big this movie is gonna be, or decides not to do it for whatever reason hes gonna miss out bigtime! if he doesnt do it i hope he feels like a jackass when he sees how much people love it! Makiveli21 - 11/4/2009, 6:04 PM
	@ fartman you clearly don't know much about how tough the hulk is. CorndogBurglar - 11/4/2009, 6:51 PM
	@ fartman you clearly don't know much about how tough the hulk is. CorndogBurglar - 11/4/2009, 6:52 PM
	WHAT THE [frick] ARE SOME OF YOU TEARING INTO THIS GUY, HE WAS APART OF THE GOOD HULK MOVIE THAT WAS DONE BY MARVEL NOT THE FIRST ONE WHO WAS DONE BY SOME OUTSIDER WHO WROTE THE MOVIE TO HAVE HULK AND DAVID BANA DRAG HIS FEET AND CRY AND BITCH AND MOAN THROUGH OUT THE MOVIE ABOUT NOT GETTING HIS WOMAN. HE WAS THE TRULY SMART SOUNDING LOOKS LIKE THEY DREW HIM INTO THE COMIC BOOK BRUCE BANNER THAT WE ALL COME TO KNOW AND LOVE, HE WENT SMASH AND DID ACTION STUNTS AND WAS SMART, HE DOES NOT WANT TO DO A SHITTY SCRIPT AND I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A SCRIPT WORTHY OF A COMIC BOOK I HAVE BEEN READING,( QUE COSBY, THE PUDDING POP OBA DOBA DOBA CANT LET THE PUDDING POP HIT THE FLOOR OTHER WISE YOU GOT NOT PUDDING AWWW!!!)THIS GUY FOR HULK OR NOTHING. WHO ELSE CAN LOOK AND SOUND AND DO ALL THE THINGS I THINK HE IS WILLING TO DO, NO ONE, SO BEFORE YOU CAST THE FIRST STONE REMEMBER THE WATERED DOWN VERSION OF WOLVERINE COMPARED TO THE [frick]ING VIDEO GAME, GAME HAD BETTER STORY LINE AND THAT SHOULD OF BEEN THE MOVIE WITH THE GORE AND VIOLENCE. thegamedrex - 11/4/2009, 6:52 PM
	I think Marvel needs to have their shit together but I also think that the actors involved need to be somewhat optimistic, or at the very least maintain some optimism regarding prospective projects when doing interviews if for no other reason than this could weigh on our minds when we see the movie and we may be overly critical...you guys know what I mean? TheDurkinKnight - 11/4/2009, 7:21 PM
	Let's face it, if the script is bad it will not matter how enthusiastic the actors are because the film will be bad! With Zak Penn writing, we had all better start praying to whomever we belive in!!!! I say Matt Damon for Cap, Sean William Scott for Iron Fist and the Rock for Luke Cage and Mark Whalberg for Hawkeye. scribe - 11/4/2009, 7:46 PM
	the hulk's gotta be in The Avengers! Ed Norton, pull ur head outa ur ass! don't u remember wut Tony Stark/Iron-Man sed @ th end of th incredible hulk?: "wut if i told u we were putting together a special team" to ross. ross says "who's we?" hulk, super soldier program on hold/serum (cap america)... nuff said torched4 - 11/4/2009, 8:14 PM
	I still can't believe some so many of you think Norton is being negative LOL You are truly being ridiculous MultiPurposePoni - 11/4/2009, 8:20 PM
	Scribe- I want to make sure that my eyes aren't goin just yet. Did you actually write that the Rock should play Luke Cage??? You must be one of those pharmaceutical drug users, stop popping pills and try casting Cage again when you come down from your high. ASSASSIN666 - 11/4/2009, 8:43 PM
	WTF?????JENSEN ACKLES IS CAPTAIN AMERICA?????HELL NO..HE AINT EVEN BLONDE. GUNSMITH - 11/4/2009, 9:12 PM
	I dont think there's an actor out there that could ever play Captain America. I just dont feel right about any of them. He's always masked. Fartman - 11/4/2009, 9:13 PM
	Well Assassin, each to their own, and that is simply my opinion. I think he has the look and the build to play the role with minimum CGI and at the moment he is very popular, which will draw audiences that are not necessarily primarily comic fans, this helps to broaden viwership and increase profit so the studios will spend more $$ on future CBM's. scribe - 11/4/2009, 9:28 PM
	If Anthony Hopkins or Robert De Nero turned down a role in "Shaq-Fu" would u be mad? then shut the fu-ck up! he wants a good script...leave it as that.............GEEZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!! pulls out hair have u read how much planning and discussions have been made just for the Avengers tie in movies?....Avengers will have a good script....that is one thing we wont have to worry about...meaning Norton will be back (unless someasshole drops the soap)!!! Kes - 11/4/2009, 10:05 PM
	Well Assassin, each to their own, and that is simply my opinion. I think he has the look and the build to play the role with minimum CGI and at the moment he is very popular, which will draw audiences that are not necessarily primarily comic fans, this helps to broaden viwership and increase profit so the studios will spend more $$ on future CBM's. scribe - 11/4/2009, 10:42 PM
	This story is lame we've had ELektra, Fantastic 4, Spiderman 3, Punisher Warzone, The Spirit and Wolverine all studio execs will think is how can we make the good elements work for us. @Gunsmith Lol thats a very 007 comment breakUbatman - 11/4/2009, 11:47 PM
	Iron Fist wow. I think that Daniel Rand should be played by either Paul Walker Or Sean Faris from Don't back Down Scorpioxfactor - 11/5/2009, 1:14 AM
	@ shaman and ror i don't get what this discussion is about. norton didn't say ANYTHING negative. he said what we've all been saying for a long time. "it will be hard to pull off." and "if done right, it will be great, if done wrong, it will be bad." the title of the article is VERY misleading as norton doesn't mention ANYTHING about how things are progressing with the movie, neither positive, nor negative! in fact, he said he doesnt know becaus he hasn't been approached. basically, all he's saying is he wants a script before he commits, and any actor worth a damn does the same thing! at no point did he shit on this movie. at no point did he say he thinks it will be bad. he's being cautious because we ALL know it will be a hard thing to do, and he wants to know it will be a good movie before signing on. how is any of that negative? CorndogBurglar - 11/5/2009, 5:16 AM
	what's everyone's obsession with paul walker? that guy couldn't act his way out of a nutsack CorndogBurglar - 11/5/2009, 5:33 AM
	Multi- Sorry bud, i didn't understand your comment before but now i get it ;) You're right, i guess "humility" is negative in itself. It just doesn't bother me as much as a lack of ambition/motivation/enthusiasm. But there are far more Nortons and Blaes than there are Jackmans and RDJs, that is a fact. All i'm saying is that i prefer the Jackman's and RDJs in the entertainment field. It's just a preference. I went through the same conversation about Bale/Batman3 a while ago ;) CDB- Right now, Avengers is going the opposite way than Avatar. Avatar is wrongly "overhyped" and Avengers is getting close to being concidered "underhyped". Both extremities are BAD. Would it kill him to show just a little enthusiasm??? If an artist doesn't pull his all in his work, it shows. And that's never in favor of the project's success. So no he's not shitting on the project per say, but he sure as hell isn't anticipating it. Shaman - 11/5/2009, 7:05 AM
	@ Corndog: The discussion is about the BS title of this article. It should read "Norton sets condition on Avengers: Good script" or something like that. Most of the clowns doing the arguing are probably focusing on the BS title of the article and not what Norton actually says. DarthMulder - 11/5/2009, 7:06 AM
	lol the movie is TWO YEARS AWAY! Come on, guys. I'm not listening to this dork's whinghing! Or Favreau's for that matter. Any projections on what's going to happen at this point is just hype and hot air. It means nothing. The only solid fact we have is that they want that window licker Zak PEEN to write it and that Cap, Thor and Iron Man will be in it. Anything else is just baseless speculation. DarthMulder - 11/5/2009, 7:17 AM
	You can't really fault a guy for being cautious. Marvel Studios are attempting an extremely ambitious project that, effectively is balancing on a thin rope. If "Avengers" succeed then Marvel Studios will be the king of comic book movies for pulling it off. If it fails then you'd have to applaud the effort in having the sheer balls of attempting something of that scale. I think that if "Thor" is a success and then "Captain America" pulls it out of the bag, a more definitive direction for Avengers movie will then be drawn out. Then actors can have a more accurate speculation on the project. Right now it's far too early to cement "Avengers" in any direction before those last two key elements are placed and judged by the public. Until then, it's understandable that actors and directors are hesitant about the "Avengers" movie because they haven't seen how the final two films link up to one another. To be reserved is far better than the foot in mouth method. WeaponX - 11/5/2009, 8:24 AM
	The title is a little misleading. In his quotes he doesn't actually say it isn't going well. He is only saying that doesn't know how they are stringing it together and that if it isn't done right, it won't work. That's common sense. Not really a scoop. merkasylum - 11/5/2009, 11:15 AM
	@ shaman i agree with just about everything you said, its not good to be over, or under hyped. but he's not sounding enthusiastic because, as of right now, he's not a part of the film. if they hand him a script that he likes, i'm sure we'd hear a different tune. y'know? like what does it mean to me, when i hear the cast of iron man talk about how great iron man 2 is going to be, and how excited they are about it? nothing really, because they aren't going to bad mouth a movie that they are making, no matter what they really think. i think this is the most "real" opinion we'll hear about this movie until it actually comes out. you know anyone else that joins the cast are only going to say how awesome its going to be. he's not attached, so he's giving his honest opinion. which, in this case, really isn't an opinion at all, he just says he needs a good script to be a part of it. other than that, he doesn't know anything. CorndogBurglar - 11/5/2009, 11:22 AM
	Sorry for the late post, had a wake and a funeral to attend, on top of work! Everyone can relax for now! Zack Penn is only working on the first draft; if it sucks, there can always be re-writes done by a different scribe! Let's remember, Favreau has a hand in it as an exec. producer, so I doubt our worst fears will be realized! One thing that's just as important as the script is TONE. When all these heroes come together in one film, the overall tone should be such that it shouldn't feel forced when they're onscreen together! We can't possibly determine how this will turn out without having seen Cap's and Thor's movies first! That's the key! Once the leads have been established in their own features, work can begin on finding a common narrative voice that will keep these characters in unison! Downey might need to tone down the humor to relay the serious nature of their goal. Another major factor is the cast of characters. It is absolutely critical to have new cast members in the upcoming Avengers flick to tie everything together; namely the Wasp, Hank Pym, and eventually, Hawkeye, The Vision and the Scarlet Witch! I'm not interested in hearing about who owns the rights to Quicksilver and the Witch; that can be addressed later on! We have until 2012, for crying out loud! BTW, since when is Norton such a crucial part of things that he can't be replaced? JonF - 11/5/2009, 1:59 PM
	I think Norton has a point. It could really suck if things go wrong. Personally I think the real future of Marvel is going to be realised when the cost of CGI comes way down and live action TV series can be made to do the characters justice. There just isn't enough time on the big screen to introduce the characters and at the same time have a storyline that developes organically. Acerimmer1 - 11/5/2009, 3:47 PM
	Sounds to me like Norton's opinion is one of a person who hasn't been asked to play. Or if he does get to play, he'll certainly be picked last. That can't be good for a delicate Hollywood ego. Velox - 11/5/2009, 4:38 PM
	Acles Captgayn America, JAJAJJAJAJAJJAJAJJAJAJAJJAJAJAJJAJAJAJJAJAJAJJAJAJAJJAJAJAJJAJAJAJJAJAJJAJAJAJAJAJJAJAJAJJAJAJAJAJAJJAJAJAJJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJJAJ...IS A JOKE? OSCURO - 11/5/2009, 4:49 PM
	How in the hell did they get the tagline, "Avengers not doing too well"? Talk about printing sensationalized crap just to get someone to read it...(guess it worked, i was gullible enuff to check out story....lol). Nowhere in the interview did i see where Norton or anyone(besides the poster's bogus headline) state that the Avengers wasn't doing well. It was basically conjecture on what might or might not happen...good or bad...depending on the scripts. Sheesh! Big news! usclerkguy - 11/5/2009, 5:29 PM
	@ oscuro that was pretty witty what you did there...captgayn america, thats genius...christ CorndogBurglar - 11/5/2009, 8:55 PM
	First off, the headline to this article is very misleading. Second, Norton is a great actor. Third, some of the people on here are getting too sensitive about his "lack of enthusiasm". He simply doesn't know anything about the progress of the damn movie and at this point it's not even clear if Marvel even wants him to return. I'm so tired of Hugh Jackman being used as an example of how passionate actors in CBM roles should be, mainly because the dude keeps doing the role despite shitty scripts. If he really gave a damn about the character he would have used his alleged power as one of the producers on Origins and got them to write a good script. There's no way they would have replaced Jackman, so he very well could have shook things up enough for them to make a good Wolverine movie. However he did absolutely nothing but play his role as actor and neglect his responsibities as a producer of the movie and a supposed fan of the character. Hugh Jackman is only in it for the money like most actors and he likes playing a badass...that's it, he could care less about Wolverine and making a good movie in honor of one of the best comic book characters. P.S.- Edward Norton has done a lot of great films and with or without a role in The Avengers or a future Hulk movie, he will still continue to be one of the best actors working today. TonyDark - 11/5/2009, 9:27 PM
	I find it funny that he won't even go for the Avenger film unless it has a good script, yet he was happy to be in the Incredable Hulk, lol. That was such an average film. The first (underrated in my opinion) had a much better plot. OTWarrior - 11/6/2009, 1:32 AM
	@ otwarrior he obviously liked the script for TIH. its all opinions, my friend. many people on this site, including myself, LOVED TIH. CorndogBurglar - 11/6/2009, 7:33 AM
	Box Office United States: HULK- 132,177,234 millions. TIHULK- 134,806,913 millions. The same people watch HULK and TIHULK in cinema. And the worldwide is equal, the diference is 8 million dollars. TIHULK smash box office...GIVE ME A BREAKE. OSCURO - 11/6/2009, 12:22 PM
	OTW -Finally a voice of reason! Oscuro - I know! Right? JonF - 11/6/2009, 2:39 PM

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