New Actress for 'Hulk' (praise the lord)

Liv Tyler will star opposite Ed Norton in Marvel Studios' "The Incredible Hulk," signing on to play Betty Ross, the longtime love interest of Dr. Bruce Banner/the Hulk. Louis Leterrier is directing the movie, who also did both “Transporter” movies.

Ross, a classic "Hulk" character from the comic book's beginning in 1962, is Banner's fellow scientist and an ally in his quest to rid him of his lurking monster deep inside. The movie will unfold with Ross estranged from Banner (Norton), but with the pursuit of the Hulk heating up and Banner on the run trying to cure his condition, Ross finds herself swept back into his life.

Jennifer Connelly played the character in the 2003 movie "Hulk," directed by Ang Lee. I enjoyed Lee’s version, but not Connelly, who has not bought anything to the screen since her fearless performance in “Requiem for a Dream”. I am hoping Tyler will dazzle like she did in “Lord of the Rings” and bring humanity to the character.

As for the casting of Norton, well I can only assume the best, and it is a nice departure for him. Let’s just hope the script is up to par.

Filming on the new "Hulk" is slated to begin in the summer in Toronto. Universal Pictures is distributing.