Edward Norton is an Oscar-nominated actor.
But that bullet point on his resume wasn't enough to help the star keep his most recent job, as Norton has been booted fron the upcoming big screen adaption of The Avengers.
The May 2012 movie will bring together Marvel comic book heroes such as Captain America and Iron Man.
It will star Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson and more - but will NOT include Norton in the role of Bruce Banner.
The studio explained why in this harsh statement:
"We have made the decision to not bring Ed Norton back to portray the title role of Bruce Banner in the Avengers.
"Our decision is definitely not one based on monetary factors, but instead rooted in the need for an actor who embodies the creativity and collaborative spirit of our other talented cast members. The Avengers demands players who thrive working as part of an ensemble... We are looking to announce a name actor who fulfills these requirements, and is passionate about the iconic role in the coming weeks."
Snaps, yo! Replied a rep for Norton:
"This offensive statement from Kevin Feige at Marvel is a purposefully misleading, inappropriate attempt to paint our client in a negative light... This seemed to us to be a financial decision but, whatever the case, it is completely their prerogative, and we accepted their decision with no hard feelings."
Norton starred in a 2008 remake of The Hulk that was panned by critics and bombed at the box office.
(thehollywoodgossip)
But that bullet point on his resume wasn't enough to help the star keep his most recent job, as Norton has been booted fron the upcoming big screen adaption of The Avengers.
The May 2012 movie will bring together Marvel comic book heroes such as Captain America and Iron Man.
It will star Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson and more - but will NOT include Norton in the role of Bruce Banner.
The studio explained why in this harsh statement:
"We have made the decision to not bring Ed Norton back to portray the title role of Bruce Banner in the Avengers.
"Our decision is definitely not one based on monetary factors, but instead rooted in the need for an actor who embodies the creativity and collaborative spirit of our other talented cast members. The Avengers demands players who thrive working as part of an ensemble... We are looking to announce a name actor who fulfills these requirements, and is passionate about the iconic role in the coming weeks."
Snaps, yo! Replied a rep for Norton:
"This offensive statement from Kevin Feige at Marvel is a purposefully misleading, inappropriate attempt to paint our client in a negative light... This seemed to us to be a financial decision but, whatever the case, it is completely their prerogative, and we accepted their decision with no hard feelings."
Norton starred in a 2008 remake of The Hulk that was panned by critics and bombed at the box office.
(thehollywoodgossip)
