Norton rewrote the script after he signed on to star, severing all ties to its predecessor by retelling the origin story in flashbacks and revelations, thereby establishing the film as a reboot. When Blonsky personally volunteers to be injected with Banner's gamma formula to aid Ross in his capture, he becomes an even greater monster, and Banner must accept his inner beast to defeat Blonsky.Īfter the 2003 film Hulk, Marvel Studios reacquired the rights to the character, and writer Zak Penn began work on a loose sequel that would be much closer to the comics and the television series.
The film follows Banner as he flees the pursuit of General Ross while attempting to find a cure to rid himself of the Hulk. Bruce Banner, along with Liv Tyler as Betty Ross, William Hurt as General Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross, and Tim Roth as Emil Blonsky.
It is directed by Louis Leterrier and stars Edward Norton as Dr.
The Incredible Hulk is a 2008 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character the Hulk released on June 13, 2008. For the character also known by this title, see Hulk.
