Hulk’s Fan Extraordinaire, Matthew McConaughey
Always keen on sharing his love for Marvel’s green giant, Matthew McConaughey is now once again in the limelight. It’s well-known that the actor has always wanted to play the role of the Hulk. He is still hopeful despite having been turned down for the role once already. He still believes that he could maybe play a version of the Hulk in the upcoming Marvel film, Avengers: Secret Wars or even join Mark Ruffalo in a standalone Hulk film.
A Few Years Back, A Revelation
Remember the Happy Sad Confused podcast where McConaughey, about four years back confessed his love for the Incredible Hulk? Yes, the same one from the 70s TV series. He was open about his desire to play Bruce Banner, the Hulk’s human side. Marvel, though, politely declined his proposition. But, let’s not give up hope just yet. His dream is by no means over.
Avengers: Secret Wars and a Chance to Play Hulk?
Rumors are afloat that McConaughey might get a chance to play the part of the Maestro Hulk in the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars. Maestro Hulk is a cool twist on the traditional Hulk. He combines Hulk’s might with Bruce Banner’s brain power. This role could let McConaughey explore a darker side of the character that differs from Mark Ruffalo’s more heroic portraiture of Hulk.
A Separate Project with Mark Ruffalo: A Pie in the Sky?
Meanwhile, Mark Ruffalo, the existing face of Hulk, has also stated that he’s up for a standalone project. However, that could be a bit of a challenge with the high production costs involved. As Ruffalo put it, “I’d love to do a standalone Hulk, I just don’t think that’s ever going to happen. It’s very expensive, which is why they use Hulk so sparingly.”
Two Hulks in One Universe?
Well, the latest twist in the story is the possibility of Ruffalo and McConaughey both appearing on screen together. Picture it: the two of them playing different Hulk variants. This could happen if a standalone Hulk film materializes or even in the Avengers: Secret Wars.
McConaughey as Maestro: A Hulk Buff’s Delight
In the Marvel Comics universe, Maestro Hulk rules an apocalyptic world. If brought into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it could potentially stay true to the comic storyline the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars is based on. This makes McConaughey ‘s possible Maestro appearance incredibly exciting for fans. Not to mention, the actor finally gets to live the dream he had as a child.
A Capsule of Anticipation
Although initial hopes were dashed, Matthew McConaughey’s dream of playing the Hulk may still become a reality in the much-awaited Avengers: Secret Wars scheduled for release on May 7, 2027, or in a standalone Hulk film. It has indeed triggered anticipation overload among the fans. As we cross our fingers in hope for McConaughey’s Hulk dream to come true, Avengers: Secret Wars is shaping up to be a heart-stopping, fun rollercoaster ride.
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