RUMOR: Joaquin Phoenix Offered 'Hulk' Role in The Avengers

He's a great actor this Phoenix guy. Go for it!

Didn't he quit acting isn't he like trying to be a rapper or something?

no thanks

He's a good actor but he ain't no Banner!
All I want to see is the HULK anyway!

If this is the best they can do to replace
Norton then I do believe Marvel has lost
their minds!

I know have Norton in the AVENGERS in the same
fashion they had Arnie in Terminator: Salvation!

lmao

OH [frick]ING A

hmmmm... I don't know about him

Meh. For some reason, I really just don't like Phoenix. Something about him, can't put my finger on it. I'd much rather see Sharlto Copley take over for Norton (ugh). That man deserves some mainstream recognition.

Sure! Look what happened in his last movie:

Wow - I was SOOO gutted to hear that Norton was out. Angry in fact BUT I like this casting idea ALOT!!!

I like Banner when he is more of a twitchy, highly strung nut literally scared of his own shadow. Phoenix would be excellent at that.

HOWEVER my main concern is that The Avengers doesn't become the RDJ show with him overshadowing the other actors. I fear the two Chris' might let that happen. A Norton or a Phoenix wouldn't.

Hmm......

"This could work couldnt it???"

Much as i like him, I know that Edward Norton has kind of a rep for being difficult sometimes and he's also not the sort thats gona do as the others have done and sign up for multiple film deals..


Jaoquin might do just that though'. :-P


Sucks as much as it might that Edward Norton is not returning.. Its still at a stage where its forgettable. peeps would not even have had to see the Hulk in order to catch up with Iron-man 1+2, Cap, Thor, then Avengers onwards.

An from that you get an actor who (if he signs up) signs up for multiple films (avengers or hulk solo's) an keeps the continuity solid :-) ... Long as he doesnt suffocate his dad an make designs on his sister again' :-S. hehe.

Elle @ Good point!!! Norton doesn't strike me as the type of guy who would sign multiple film deals unless he has some creative input written into his contract or can get certain garantees.

And to be fair to him I think he has a point. TIH, to my mind, could have been a lot better in terms of plot and characters, etc. For all it's pace and fast editing I didn't get any real feeling for the characters and their relationships. I always thought that was what EN was worried about when he was helping to rewrite certain stuff.

I guess what we have learnt is that Marvel have a casting budget that is probably smaller than their ambition. Which ain't surprising seeing as what their trying to do hasn't really been attempted before.

@TruePunishment: Heh, I like this idea as well. Feige could announce this at Comic-Con:
The Avengers demands players who thrive working as part of an ensemble, as evidenced by Robert, Chris H, Chris E, Sam, Scarlett, and all of our talented casts. With that, we are pleased to announce CGI Ed Norton!
CGI Ed Norton: I comply, Mr. Feige and shall do your bidding. Mr. Whedon, feel free to direct me and write for me what you choose. I have been created to comply with your direction. I am CGI Ed Norton.

Thanks @ Orphix, :-)

Yeah, I think in the long run they're trying to establish a interlapping universe that works and all the important players are locked into.


They had a hiccup with Terrance Howard who was the highest paid actor on the first Iron man movie and it was a fairly throw away performance.


When i watched 'Iron man 1' again a little while after watching '2' i didint even relate Terrance Howard's character as being 'James Rhodes', just a buddy-type character with no relation to War Machine. In my mind Don Cheadle plays the part and now its solid for however many films he's signed up for.


Didint they say somewhere before Incredible Hulk's release that all actors on were signed to return EXCEPT Edward Norton because he had a "different" contract?



Off key a little', but i wonder what RDJ's future will be?
Far as i know he's the only main star that isnt signed for like 9 movies or whatever (still sighned for a couple though) and he is quite open about bein grateful to Marvel an co for getting him where he is again.


...... I wonder if at some point they'll follow the comic storyline as an exit for Robert Downey Jr when he wants it (temporary or longterm) where he passed on Stark Enterprises and the role of Iron man to Rhodes? :-)

OMG OMG

Ive Had alot of BEers tonight

And When I read this


I Literally Threw Up all over myself!


This is the worst News I have ever heard!

I thought this guy had gone nuts and grown a beard? Either way, he's too old/fat to play Banner IMO! :D