When David’s control slipped, the transformation sequence began. With iconic green contact lenses, a torn shirt, and realistic muscle definition, world-renowned bodybuilder stepped onto the screen as the Hulk. Unlike modern digital iterations, Ferrigno brought a visceral, physical reality to the creature. He did not speak; his performance relied entirely on body language, facial expressions, and guttural roars (which were actually voiced by actor Ted Cassidy and later Charles Napier). Ferrigno managed to imbue the green giant with a childlike innocence. The Hulk was never inherently evil; he was a cornered, frightened animal reacting purely out of a instinct to protect David or innocent people. The Fugitive Formula: The Influence of Les Misérables