MCU: 30 Actors Who Could Have Starred In Avengers: Infinity War

2. David Duchovny (The Hulk)

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After the prospect of Eric Bana returning for a Hulk sequel fell apart, the property was soft-rebooted as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and though the part went to Edward Norton for a single movie, David Duchovny was also in tight contention.

Would It Have Worked?: Absolutely, and honestly, it's kind of a shame this didn't happen. Duchovny's relaxed mode of performance woud've been a great contrast to the ferocity of his larger-than-life alter ego, and it would've been especially great to see him playing the clueless, frazzled Banner of Thor: Ragnarok and Infinity War.

Ruffalo's an awesome Banner so you can't really begrudge him the role, but Duchovny would have probably been just as great.

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