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However, the film underperformed, earning only $265 million against a $150 million budget, and tensions arose between Norton and Marvel. By 2010, Marvel announced Norton would not reprise his role, citing creative differences and a desire to find an actor embodying the "collaborative spirit." This led to the recasting of Bruce Banner with Mark Ruffalo, whose portrayal was widely acclaimed and became the definitive live-action Hulk.