It looks like mindlessly searching IMDB can have its benefits. During a boredom run through the website today, I came across the rumour of a new Hulk movie in the works. What suprised me further was the actor rumoured to play Bruce Banner, Prison Break’s Dominic Purcell. Bruce Banner’s character has always struck me as being a very slim, small built, “nerd” type. Dominic Purcell is a well built guy, and doesn’t really seem suited to the role. Which then got me thinking. Are they returning to the Incredible Hulk TV days? With Purcell taking the place of Lou Ferrigno?
Other parts of the rumoured production do seem promising, however. Louis Leterrier has been placed in the Directors chair. His previous work includes both the Transporter movies, aswell as Unleashed starring Jet Li. All of which were very entertaining movies. Stan Lee has also been rumoured as part of the writing staff, which would give the film great promise.
What’s peoples views? Is there room for another Hulk movie? Is Dominic Purcell suited to the role of Bruce Banner? Or should they slap some green paint on him and gave him a pair of ripped blue shorts?
That isn’t much of a rumour. Its been confirmed by Marvel.
http://www.marvel.com/news/moviestories.549
Stan Lee is listed under writing (characters), as in invented the characters, but not the screenplay.
I have heard that it will have nothing to do with the first and will tell the story of the Hulk from the begaining like the other Hulk movie was never made.
It’s unconfirmed whether the film will be a remake or a loose continuation from the earlier film. Avi Arad has said it will have Banner trying to cure hiself while as the Hulk he defends people from the Abombination. I personally hope they re-start the continuty.
Oh, and the Hulk wears purple pants. Occasionally jeans.
I just hope its not as confusing as the last one.
maybe he’s just the meaner half… as in will play hulk but not Bruce Banner
Well this is a movie that I can skip if it is anything like the 2 hour crap pile the first one was.
I thought the first movie was great – a hulk that can jump mountains and crush tanks is fine by me and was closer to the comic books than some retard
Eric Bana again would be great, though he’s probably more costly now after Munich
From what I understand, they are trying to wipe the slate clean from the last Hulk movie and start over using the actual comic mythos…not that stupid starfish DNA crap.
The idea is promising, as I am a huge Hulk fan and sat through the last film with my mouth agape wondering why anyone would screw around with a storyline that has been successful for decades. Even though I really enjoyed the Hulk parts…and Jennifer Connelly!
However, having Stan Lee as part of the writing staff does not give me any high hopes. Yes, he did create the Hulk and several iconic comic characters, but as a writer, his material just isn’t appropriate for today’s audience.
This news has been around for awhile. The first film still made some green (excuse the pun) so there will be a sequel.