Not that I'm defending Norton because I'm a fan (because I'm not. He reminds me of Sean Penn minus the charity cause and the leaking boat), but the statement really paints him in a bad light. The change of direction could have been announced without putting the blame on Norton, since there were no negative statements coming from their side. This just seems mean (especially if it's not true and the change was just the result of disagreement on the financial aspect).
Originally Posted By: the G-man
Ouch:
"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."
