‘Spider-Man 4': Mark Ruffalo to reprise his role as The Hulk
Tom Holland
and
Zendaya
set to return as Spider-Man and MJ, fans had anticipated some familiar faces from previous films. However, the reported return of
Mark Ruffalo
as The Hulk has come as a significant and thrilling surprise, elevating the buzz surrounding the upcoming movie.
This news, along with other key cast additions, promises a dynamic and action-packed new chapter for the web-slinger.
Mark Ruffalo takes on the role of
Hulk
yet again
As per reports from The Hollywood Reporter, Ruffalo, most famously known for his role in the Marvel movies as the angry green giant, will be reprising his role in the new 'Spider-Man' film! Bruce Banner is all set to return to the franchise as production begins this month in England.
Other than him,
Michael Mando
, who played the role of the Scorpion in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming', is also making his big return to the series! Fans have been elated at the news and cannot wait for the new release to have in store for them.
Jon Bernthal
, who plays the role of the Punisher in the MCU universe, might also be joining the cast on this project, pulling the stakes even higher than before. The last time Punisher's character was on the big screen was in 2008, with the film 'Punisher: War Zone', where the late actor Ray Stevenson was seen playing the role.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' filming begins
The filming for 'Brand New Day' has officially begun! Photos and videos of the beloved Peter Parker have been going viral online. The actor can be seen donning a special body suit to track all of his movement, and he swings around, taking on the role of Spiderman yet again. Other than that, war tanks have also been spotted at the filming venues, sending fans down a spiral of speculations about what can be expected from the movie.
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