Australian actor Eric Bana had a fascinating professional trajectory. He first started out as a comedian in the comedy series Full Frontal before gaining momentum in his career with the Australian crime drama Chopper (2000). The audience loved his portrayal of criminal Mark “Chopper” Read, but his international breakthrough came with the 2003 movie Hulk, helmed by Ang Lee.

Eric Bana in Deadfall (2012) || Magnolia Pictures

Even though Eric Bana saw it as a fantastic career opportunity, he had some reservations of his own. He explained why he didn’t feel like a leading man when playing the Hulk in a previous interview.

Eric Bana Didn’t Feel Like a Leading Man in Hulk

Eric Bana‘s career reached entirely new heights after starring in the crime drama Chopper. He began receiving major offers from directors. For instance, Ridley Scott got him on board for Black Hawk Down and Ang Lee’s Hulk,...