Mark Ruffalo Discusses Bruce Banner, Hulk Struggle in The Avengers 2: Age of Ultron

The Hulk continues to be one of the most fascinating and fan-favorite characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and that has not changed with the impending arrival of The Avengers: Age of Ultron on May 1. Mark Ruffalo, who seems always willing to discuss his character, has again previewed what fans can expect from the big green superhero in a recent interview.

Ruffalo spoke to Empire and discussed the tug of war between Bruce Banner and the other guy.

"There’s a battle going on between these two opposing egos that live inside him. He’s definitely worried that the day is going to come when the Hulk gets the best of him, and maybe won’t release him, maybe won’t give him back. The Hulk knows this too. There’s a moment in here where he, begrudgingly, decides to go back to Banner. Who knows where these things will go, but as Bruce is able to impress his will on the Hulk, going into The Hulk and being inside the Hulk when he’s raging, The Hulk’s will is also growing and able to impress upon Bruce. That makes for some wild things. We’re laying the groundwork for that here. It’ll be interesting to see if that ends up being what would be the next Hulk movie."

Ruffalo also touched on another Hulk solo movie, which is often mentioned but has yet to be realized. For his part, Ruffalo is game to give it his all. "I can make The Hulk as real as any other character I’ve ever played and in ways more nuanced, more interesting," he said. "It’s boundless."