Mark Ruffalo is returning to reprise the role of Bruce Banner, aka the Hulk, in the feature, which comes 14 years after the actor joined the MCU in The Avengers. The move had been rumored for a while but only firmed up as the script came together and as production gears up for beginning this month in England.

Mark Ruffalo is in talks to reprise famous Marvel role for Spider-Man: Brand New Day sources confirm he will reprise his Incredible Hulk role in the sequel. Tom Holland is back with Sadie Sink starring in a new secret role. Jon Bernthal is also reprising his Punisher role in the film

Ruffalo is circling an appearance in the upcoming fourth “Spider-Man” film, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, but it’s unclear if a deal has closed for him to reprise his role as Bruce Banner a.k.a. the Incredible Hulk.