Mark Ruffalo, 42, is the latest actor to be linked to The Incredible Hulk role. He has been confirmed for 2012's "The Avengers", and has been signed on to a multi-picture deal to reprise the role WITH a possibility of him starring in ABC's Hulk series in the works.
Courtesty of Celebrifi.com, “I grew up loving the Hulk. He was by far my favorite comic book character, and I always used to watch the TV show, which was brilliant. You could see him struggling with the human aspect of what was happening,” he said.
“I know some people don’t associate me with these really big productions. I generally prefer the rough and tumble of smaller film-making but this was such an opportunity,” he added.
In a semi related note, could it be possible that Mark Ruffalo will indeed star in ABC's "The Incredible Hulk" series? We know nothing really about the project so far, will it be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (in which case Ruffalo should be there) or its own continuity (Not a big fan of showing yet another take of The Hulk).
So... listen to this, this is a total theory but maybe Ruffalo will in fact play the role in the series and why? At Comic-Con 2010, Joss Whedon was saying how Ruffalo was "his" Banner and he reminded him of Bill Bixby's portrayal of the character, which is why he was cast, and that is assuming what the new show will be paying homage too.
You also cant forget that Ruffalo is getting up in age, and even being in Hollywood movies he seems like he really cant get much work these days as easily as he would like. He is certainly an actor that could make the transition to television, and as The Hulk that could be a smart move.
Joss Whedon has a history with television, practically all of his works were on TV, and arguably his most successful "Alias" was an ABC show.
Joss Whedon's "The Incredible Hulk" starring Mark Ruffalo... sounds plausible to me.
"The Avengers" will be released on May 4, 2012, with Ruffalo debuting as Banner/Hulk alongside actors Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson and Jeremy Renner.