It's hardly a secret that Captain America, Iron Man and Thor will make up the core trio in "The Avengers," but is there room for the Hulk in Marvel's 2012 superhero team-up?
In an interview with SFX Magazine (posted by SuperHeroHype), Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige let the big, mean, green cat out of the bag, saying that the Hulk will indeed be a part of "The Avengers."
"It's three people — four including the Hulk; five including Nick Fury — who you've seen before in other movies, coming together for the first time," Feige explained of the roster for "The Avengers."
Feige's comments confirm what was widely speculated but can now be taken as official news, though it's still unknown whether or not the Hulk will be featured as a villain or as a member of the team. Also unclear is Edward Norton's involvement in the project, though Feige certainly hopes the actor will reprise his role as Bruce Banner.
"I think there's a chance," he said. "It's certainly our intention to use the same actors from film to film where we can."
Recently, "The Incredible Hulk" director Louis Leterrier told MTV News that he thinks Norton would return for another Marvel project if the material was worthwhile.
"If you find something interesting — yeah, I'm sure he would [be back]," he said. "He's a fanboy. He's as big a fanboy as you and me, maybe even more."
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