Louis Leterrier has recently revealed his plans for the scrapped sequel to the 2008 film “The Incredible Hulk” starring Edward Norton. In an interview with ComicBook.com, Leterrier shared that he had a whole sequel in mind that would have introduced other versions of the Hulk, such as Grey Hulk and Red Hulks. However, the subsequent films featuring Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/Hulk did not include the story line from the 2008 movie.
The rights to the Hulk character are quite complicated. Universal Pictures actually owns the rights to any movies solely focused on the Hulk, predating Disney’s acquisition of Marvel Studios in 2009. This means that Universal has the right of first refusal to distribute any solo Hulk movies. However, the character is able to appear in other MCU characters’ films, as he has done in various Avengers movies and Disney+ series. This includes the recently released “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” and the upcoming “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law” series.
Leterrier explained that the Hulk is a complex character within the Marvel Universe, with different iterations like the rage Hulk, Grey Hulk, and Smart Hulk. He expressed his interest in exploring the primeval Hulk, the one fueled by rage. However, he felt that the character portrayed in the Marvel movies is far from what he envisioned. Leterrier aimed to delve into the depths of the Hulk’s consciousness and take his time with the exploration, but acknowledged the pressure to include multiple characters and storylines at a rapid pace.
Meanwhile, there has been speculation that Harrison Ford’s character, Thunderbolt Ross, could transform into the Red Hulk in the upcoming film “Captain America: New World Order.” Additionally, it is rumored that Liv Tyler’s character, Betty Ross, will transform into her own alter ego, Red She-Hulk. Ford has neither confirmed nor denied these speculations when asked about his character’s transformation.
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In conclusion, Louis Leterrier had ambitious plans for a sequel to “The Incredible Hulk” that would have introduced various versions of the Hulk. However, subsequent films took a different direction, and the rights to the character are complex due to Universal Pictures’ ownership. While Leterrier’s vision for the Hulk character differs from what fans currently know, there is still potential for the introduction of Red Hulk and Red She-Hulk in future MCU projects. Overall, the Hulk remains a fascinating and multifaceted character within the Marvel Universe.
