Following this weekends controversial and shocking announcement that Edward Norton would not be reprising his role as Bruce Banner in the upcoming Avengers adaptation, the internet has been a stir with various rumors surrounding who exactly will play the character.

Numerous names have been tossed around including Joaqine Phoenix, David Tennant, and Adrien Brody. However, the newest increasing likely name is Mark Ruffalo, most known for his roles in Zodiac and Shutter Island. According to Deadline, Ruffalo is in late discussions to play the green giant in 2012's comic book adaptation. However, Heat Vision has also insisted that the decision has yet to be made and Ruffalo has not met with the director or signed on for the project.