As weird as some superheroes or villains might be, there is always a piece, a link found by the actors bringing them to life that makes them relatable and as a result, makes audiences relate to what they see on screen. Often, it’s grief, managing a balancing act, or simply feeling disconnected from the rest of the world. In the case of Mark Ruffalo’s huge green anger machine, the actor found a strong similarity between himself and The Incredible Hulk that he easily related to — his anger issues as a child and a younger man, as well as his struggle to control them.
One of the few remaining OG Marvel Cinematic Universe stars was asked what he related to most personally while at the Emerald City Comic-Con (via The Direct), after donning the ripped pants of Bruce Banner and “the other guy” for so long. His comment could not have been more appropriate. “That’s my secret,” he laughed, quoting his legendary line that followed Hulk pummelling a Leviathan in “The Avengers.”
“I think we all probably — Little kids really relate to the Hulk because everyone’s always telling them, ‘Don’t! Stop! Stop it! Don’t do that! You’ll break things! You’re out of control!’ That was my whole childhood and much of my teens.” Thankfully, though, the star acknowledged that, despite what some members of his family might say, time has seemingly reduced his anger levels.