'I'm Still Here': Marvel Star Mark Ruffalo Says He's Still Playing The Hulk Despite Political Advocacy

Actor Mark Ruffalo, known for his role as the Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has stated that he will continue to play the character despite his political advocacy. Speaking at a rally in New York City on September 4, Ruffalo urged voters not to be intimidated by any attempts to disrupt the U.S. midterm elections. He emphasized that they would not let political forces "take our country back" and called for a chant of "Hands off our vote."

Ruffalo, who is well-known for his activism on political and environmental issues, defended his decision to speak out despite potential risks to his career. He acknowledged that some may view him as "out for the count," but emphasized that he is "still here" and "still playing the Hulk." Ruffalo has been vocal about his criticisms of political actions, including his opposition to the Iraq War under George W. Bush and the Israeli military's actions in Palestine since 2014.

While his Marvel roles have not been publicly questioned, Disney has faced scrutiny for employing individuals with political views or producing content with political undertones. Ruffalo acknowledged that while the risk to his career is real, he is willing to sacrifice it in order to fight for the causes he believes in. He concluded his remarks by asserting that their time to act is coming, and that they are inevitable.

The actor is currently starring in two major Marvel films, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and "Avengers: Endgame," which features a post-credits scene with the Hulk.