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6. Edward Norton
Though widely regarded as a very passionate and dedicated actor, Norton is known to be difficult to work with for the same reasons. He was once quoted for saying:
”I’m incapable of engaging as an actor on something without engaging as a dramatist. And when you work with great people, they not only accept it, they welcome it. But when you work with insecure people, it’s a problem.”
He takes his job very seriously. And we mean, very seriously. He’s known for his more than professional approach to filming, but he also tends to overreact.
He’s a control freak, according to his colleagues, and nobody wants to work with him.
This Hollywood statement about replacing him in The Incredible Hulk with another actor is self-explanatory: “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, as evidenced by Robert, Chris H, Chris E, Sam, Scarlett, and all of our talented casts.
We are looking to announce a name actor who fulfills these requirements, and is passionate about the iconic role in the coming weeks.”