Edward Norton Is Classy In His Comments On The Hulk Divorce
After the back and forth over the weekend between Marvel Studios President of Production Kevin Feige and Edward Norton’s agent Brian Swardstrom concerning Marvel\’s decision to go in another direction for THE AVENGERS, replacing Norton with an unknown choice as of yet for the role of the Hulk/Bruce Banner, the actor has taken to Facebook to issue his own statement on the matter.
After reading his carefully chosen but incredibly classy words, you should find yourself with a newfound respect for Edward Norton, his love of the movies, and his respect for you, the fans.
“As most of yo know, I don’t like to talk much about the business of making movies because it means a lot to me to protect the audience’s fullest enjoyment of the ‘magic’ that films can have. But I am so appreciative of the outpouring of support from fans of the Hulk and the Avengers that I feel it would be rude not to respond. So here goes: It seems it won’t work out for me to continue playing Bruce Banner for Marvel in “The Avengers”. I sincerely hoped it could happen and be great for everyone, but it hasn’t turned out as we all hoped. I know this is disappointing to many people and that makes me sad. But I am very sincerely grateful to Marvel for extending the offer and even more so for giving me the chance to be a part of the Hulk’s long and excellent history. And I really can’t thank the fans enough for how much enthusiasm you’ve sent my way about what Louis and I tried to do in our turn with the legend. It means a lot to me. I grew up with Banner and Hulk and have been a fan of every incarnation. I’m really proud, and very blessed, to have been one of them and will be thrilled to see him live on through other actors. Hulk is bigger than all of us, that’s why we love him, right?
Sincerely,
Edward Norton”
Whatever the deal-breaker was that pushed Marvel away from the table and the Edward Norton-as-Hulk discussions for THE AVENGERS, they really come off looking like a bunch of douchebags after Norton paid such compliment to them and to the legacy of the character. And really, the fans are the only ones losing out with this whole situation.
I love him as Hulk. Very disappointed…