The old TV show of the Hulk took place in 1978 and ran till 1982, it starred Bill Bixby as Dr. David Banner(the name change instead of Bruce Banner was because show writer Kenneth Johnson didn't want the show to be perceived as a comic book show also to honor his son David) and Lou Ferrigno as The Hulk and was about the life and trials of Bruce Banner and the Hulk. Interesting notes, the origin was also changed to a lab accident that made David the Hulk instead of surviving an atomic blast(this was also the case in Louis Letterier's The Incredible Hulk), also as another interesting note, Johnson wanted the Hulk to be red instead of green cause it was more real and human, and also red was the color of rage. The show was about the life and struggles as well of adventures of the two.
This new show will feature Bruce in his 20's and will be a mix of CGI and practical effects. The best part Guillermo del Toro will be attached as a co-writer and director and be responsible for the look of the Hulk! For those who don't know, del Toro is responsible for the amazing make up and CGI effects for Pans Labyrinth and Hellboy 2: The Golden Army. He will also be working with David Eick, Eick is expected to co-write the script. With del Toros make up, story and mastery of effects this show could be "incredible"!
I can't wait and I hope you're all as excited as I am!
Lou Ferrigno won the strongest man in the world contest. Very fitting if you ask me.
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