Edward Norton Wants Things Done His Way
Edward Norton became a Hollywood icon after starring as the leading character in 1999’s Fight Club. But his demanding character has made him pretty hard for filmmakers to work with. He angered Marvel when he agreed to shoot for the sequel movie The Incredible Hulk in 2003. He only agreed to be on board if they included rewrites or suggestions he put forward. They agreed initially, before scrapping his last-minute changes.
Studios almost never comment on why an actor is dismissed from his position. But in Edward’s case, they released a statement saying that they wanted “an actor who embodies the creative and collaborative spirit of our other talented cast members.” He’s had the same problems in the movies Red Dragon, American History X, and Death to Smoochy. Basically, he unleashes his inner Hulk if studios don’t listen to his suggestions.