Russos won't confirm or deny Hulk's return in Avengers: Doomsday after Endgame Encore scene
Asked by Empire about Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner after a new mid-credits scene in the Endgame re-release, the Russo brothers said Banner is involved in the Doom story but would not confirm or deny an appearance in Doomsday. Collider's headline says they "confirm" a return, which its own quotes don't support.
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The story, neutrally told
Anthony and Joe Russo told Empire they would neither confirm nor deny that Mark Ruffalo's Hulk appears in Avengers: Doomsday. Digital SpyN “We will not confirm nor deny his appearance in Doomsday” Read at Digital Spy ↗ ColliderN “We will not confirm nor deny his appearance in Doomsday.” Read at Collider ↗ Joe Russo said Bruce Banner is "certainly involved in the story that revolves around Doom". Digital SpyN “[Banner] is certainly involved in the story that revolves around Doom.” Read at Digital Spy ↗ ColliderN “[Banner] is certainly involved in the story that revolves around Doom.” Read at Collider ↗ Anthony Russo added that the farthest they could go was to say that unannounced characters and actors are part of Doomsday. ColliderN “The farthest we can go is to say, there are characters and actors who have not been announced, who are a part of Doomsday.” Read at Collider ↗
The comments follow the Avengers: Endgame Encore re-release, which Digital Spy says includes four mid-credit scenes, one involving Ruffalo's Banner. Digital SpyN “There are also four mid-credit scenes in the re-release, with one involving Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner.” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Digital Spy says the scene shows Banner living far from civilised society until Dr Doom comes knocking, after his defeat in a fight with Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Digital SpyN “He was living far away from civilised society, though that all changes when the villainous Dr Doom comes knocking.” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Digital Spy concludes it remains unclear how, or whether, the character will be used in Doomsday. Digital SpyN “It remains to be seen how – or if – the character is used in Doomsday” Read at Digital Spy ↗
Collider says Brand New Day has been a huge box-office success, and that Ruffalo's appearance in it added to that. ColliderN “Brand New Day has smashed all expectations” Read at Collider ↗ The Russos previously called the re-release "required viewing" for following Doomsday, which is due on 18 December. Digital SpyN “required viewing” Read at Digital Spy ↗ ColliderN “December 18 release of Avengers: Doomsday” Read at Collider ↗
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Centre2 outlets
- Framing
- Both are entertainment outlets. Digital Spy leads with the caveat that the credits scene doesn't mean Hulk is back. Collider's headline claims confirmation, but its text calls the comments a hint.
- Emphasis
- Digital Spy stresses the Russos' evasive answer and the Endgame Encore scene. Collider stresses Brand New Day's box-office success and fan anticipation.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Collider doesn't mention the Endgame Encore credits scene that prompted the question. Digital Spy omits Anthony Russo's remark about unannounced actors.
- Charged language
- “The Russos have spoken!”“Officially Confirm”“big green guy”
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“The Russos have spoken!” — Digital Spy
“The Russo Brothers Officially Confirm Hulk's Return in 'Avengers: Doomsday'” — Collider
“the Russo Brothers have now hinted at the possibility of Ruffalo's involvement” — Collider
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What every side reports
- The Russos told Empire they would not confirm or deny Hulk's appearance in Doomsday.
- Joe Russo said Banner is involved in the story revolving around Doom.
- Doomsday is released on 18 December.
- Ruffalo's Banner/Hulk appeared in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Where accounts differ
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Whether the Russos confirmed Hulk's return
- Centre
- Digital Spy says the Russos were reluctant to confirm and that it remains to be seen if Hulk is used. Collider's headline says they "Officially Confirm" the return, while its body quotes them declining to confirm or deny and only "hinting at the possibility".
Anthony and Joe Russo person
They say Banner is involved in the Doom story but decline to confirm or deny his appearance, citing a wish to keep surprises. Anthony adds that unannounced actors are in the film.
“We're just fighting ourselves to save the presents for Christmas morning.” — Digital Spy
“there are characters and actors who have not been announced” — Collider
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Centre2 articles
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Avengers: Endgame's new credit scene doesn't mean Hulk is back in Doomsday
Neutral Reports the Russos' non-answer and the Encore credits scene, and makes clear Hulk's role in Doomsday is unconfirmed.
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The Russo Brothers Officially Confirm Hulk's Return in 'Avengers: Doomsday'
Mixed The headline overstates the Russos' comments as confirmation, and the body describes a hint amid box-office boosterism and promotional filler.
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- 29 Sep 18:33 First Digital SpyN Avengers: Endgame's new credit scene doesn't mean Hulk is back in Doomsday
- 30 Sep 02:20 +7h 47m ColliderN The Russo Brothers Officially Confirm Hulk's Return in 'Avengers: Doomsday'
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