Rickson in "Incredible Hulk"
Black belt tries hand at acting
Debuting today in Brazilian cinemas is the second in the famous Marvel comics series, "The Incredible Hulk". The Hollywood production, with its millions upon millions of dollars in budget, is directed by Louis Leterrier and is worldwide success.
The news is that the Brazilian audience will see a familiar images during several moments, as the Rocinha favela, the BOPE (elite police squad) and Jiu-Jitsu legend Rickson Gracie take part in the piece starred by Edward Norton.
Rickson's role in the movie is that of an aikido instructor, who tries to teach Norton's character (Bruce Banner) a little self-control and discipline, so that he might control his rage and not transform into the giant green monster.