Edward Norton

I just read today on E! Online that Edward Norton has been asked not to return to the role of Bruce Banner in the Avengers movie, due to be released in 2012. He is the only one who hasbeen asked not to return thus far. Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark/Iron Man), Samuel L. Jackon (Nick Fury), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), etc. have all been cast as their respective characters once again. Norton previously portrayed Banner in 2008's The Incredible Hulk. I for one am quite disappointed in this choice. Edward Norton is prefect for the role of Bruce Banner, a nerdy yet feisty scientist who struggles to contain the force of nature that is the Hulk within him. Norton has the perfect balance of nerd and badass, as evidenced by his character in Fight Club.

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