Mark Ruffalo is in talks with Marvel to replace Edward Norton as Bruce Banner in The Avengers .

The role of the Jekyll and Hyde sc🅺ientist was originally thought to have been offered to Joaquin Phoenix, who is looking to return to the big 🧸screen following his bizarre retirement/rap career.

The rumour mill seems to have swung in Ruffalo's favour now though, and with Marvel stating they were looking for someone with the right 'collaborativ🦩e spirit', Ruffalo's easy-going persona, lack of ego and serious acting skills look to have landed him the biggest role of his career thus far. Literally.

Watch this space for further updates, more news as we get it.

The Avengers is released in Summer 2012.

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