Ever since the duo of Joss Whedon and Mark Ruffalo reignited the Hulk's big-screen prospects following Ang Lee and Louis Leterrier's under-whelming 2003 and 2008 films, we've been wondering if Marvel was going to get serious about unleashing the rampaging one in another solo vehicle.
Back in May, one-time TV Hulk Lou Ferrigno seemed pretty confident that Marvel had a new Hulk solo movie in their plans to roll out after the release of 2015's The Avengers: Age of Ultron. And now, no less an authority than Ruffalo himself is tangling hope in front of anxious Hulk fans.
Speaking with Digital Spy (then re-reported by Crave film site Cinema Blend), Ruffalo doesn't come right out and say he's prepping for a Hulk solo flick — but he sure seems optimistic that Marvel Studios might make it happen.
"I think they are, for the first time, entertaining the idea of it. When we did The Avengers, it was basically 'No!', and now, there is some consideration for it."
Ruffalo knows he's got to walk a thin line in addressing rumors like this, so he's quick to point out that "there's still nothing definitive, not even a skeletal version of what it would be."
OK, this could all be just an actor chumming the waters for a giant starring role (not to mention, a Hulk-sized payday), but we've got to think there's a reason that Ruffalo is so bullish on his chances of headlining a new Hulk film. And c'mon — you just know those Planet Hulk rumors are burning a hole in Marvel's pocket, despite Whedon's flat-out denial back in March.
We'll see…
This Week in Film News – Week Ending 06/20/14
This Week in Film News - Week Ending 6/20/14
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Breaking: Rian Johnson Will Write and Direct Star Wars: Episode VIII
The director of Looper will also be writing Star Wars: Episode IX, but will he direct that one too?
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Report: Matt Damon Returning for Bourne 5
No way... Seriously?!?
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Hulk Smashes, DC Superhero and Scooby-Doo Movies on Most Craved
Superhero movie news goes supernova with Warner Bros.’ plans for Wonder Woman, Shazam and Aquaman. Plus: another Hulk movie and Scooby-Doo!
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Rage: Exclusive Home Invasion Clip
They're kidnapping Nicolas Cage's daughter. Big mistake.
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Friday the 13th Will Return… in 3D
Does that mean Paramount has abandoned the found footage idea?
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Max Landis’ Ghostbusters 3 Idea? It’s Awesome!
The noted screenwriter and son of John unleashes his GB3 sequel idea on Twitter…and it’s so freakin’ good.
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Doctor Strange Conjures Up a New Screenwriter
The screenwriter of Prometheus has been hired to pen Marvel’s first supernatural superhero movie.
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Solo Hulk Movie Back in Discussions at Marvel?
Mark Ruffalo seems to think a Jade Jaws standalone flick is more likely now than ever before.
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Scooby-Doo Live-Action Reboot in the Works at Warner Bros.
Ten years after the last Scooby-Doo movie, Warner Bros. has hired a new screenwriter to start over from scratch.
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Jurassic World, Terminator, Insurgent and More at the 2014 Licensing Expo
Your first look at promotional art and statues from the hottest upcoming movies, including Fast & Furious 7, Batman V Superman, Jurassic World and more.
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The Equalizer: Set Visit with Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington and director Antoine Fuqua explain why their version of The Equalizer is nothing like the TV series on the set outside Boston, MA.
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The Expendables 3: New Trailer, New Cast
The latest trailer for the all-star action threequel showcases Wesley Snipes, Mel Gibson, Harrison Ford, Antonio Banderas, Kellan Lutz and Ronda Rousey.
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Final Resident Evil Film Has a Conclusive Title
Yep... This is it... The title says so...
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Guardians Of The Galaxy Australian Trailer Premieres
Marvel’s latest superheroes prepare for Australian cinema release this August.
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Frank Grillo Cautiously Optimistic for Crossbones Return in Captain America 3
The actor behind the mask says he’s all ready for a Captain America 3 rematch.
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Dracula Untold: The First Poster is Kinda Like Batman Begins
Universal apparently wants you to think their big reboot of a bat-centric character is kind of like that OTHER big reboot of a bat-centric character.
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Transformers: Age of Extinction – Exclusive Dinobots TV Spot!
Check out some new shots of the Dinobots in action!
