Edward Norton has signed on to play Bruce Banner, the alter ego of the most dangerous anti-hero of the Marvel Uinverse - the Incredible Hulk. The film, which is being directed by Louis Leterrier and distributed by Universal Pictures, is scheduled to smash into theaters on June 13, 2008. Under the irection of Louis Leterrier (Transporter 2, Unleashed), The Incredible Hulk will return to the roots of the long-running comic series and television show.

The story unfolds when the pursuit for The Hulk heats up, finding Bruce Banner on the run attempting to cure his condition before his pursuers capture him. Filming is slated to begin in Toronto this summer. The Incredible Hulk film is being produced by Avi Arad, Gale Anne Hurd and Kevin Feige and will be executive produced by Jim Van Wyck, David Maisel, Ari Arad and Stan Lee. Norton is represented by Brian Swardstrom of Endeavor. Universal Pictures will distribute the film domestically and in various international territories.