Before the existence of Kenneth Johnson's The Incredible Hulk, Universal wanted to bank on the idea of the Hulk being in Live Action. Bill Bixby later produced the two later Marvelsverse Hulk films before finishing his journey as David Banner in the late 80s TV Movies.
After Phase 1, Sam Waterston would not reprise the role of Bruce Banner, who by the time of the release of The Incredible Hulk: Return of the Beast would have been 44 years old, chose to retire from the role. Marvel confirmed they let him go from the role after finishing the Avengers, They would suggest Mark Harmon as the Scientist. Another person who would not return in the role during the Hulk casting is Katherine Ross as Betty Ross and was replaced by Karen Allen and Luke Perry replacing Robby Benson for Rick Jones.
