My emotions for Hawkeye have solely deepened: Jeremy Renner

By PTI

NEW DELHI: It’s been a decade since Jeremy Renner took on the function of Hawkeye and the actor says he’s grateful for all of the experiences that got here his means whereas enjoying the character in a number of Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movies.

Renner performed Clint Barton aka Hawkeye, an skilled marksman and archer, for the primary time in 2011’s “Thor” earlier than turning into one of many central figures of the MCU with “The Avengers” (2012).

Since then, the 50-year-old actor has essayed the function in “Avengers: Age of Ultron”, “Captain America: Civil War” and “Avengers: Endgame”, incomes his personal devoted military of Marvel followers.

Now, he returns with the character for Disney+ Hotstar collection “Hawkeye”, which additionally stars Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop.

“My feelings for this character have only deepened. This series is a great way to express the character, over the six hours and I was very grateful for that. My daughter realises what the heck I do for a living, really grateful for that. This will be the first thing she’s ever seen me do.”

“I love the life experiences that it’s bestowed upon me. And very blessed for that and for the friendships and life experiences that I got around the globe,” Renner informed PTI in a bunch interview over Zoom.

“Hawkeye”, which began streaming on Disney+ Hotstar from Wednesday, is ready two years after the occasions of “Avengers: Endgame”.

It follows Barton who should companion with Kate Bishop to confront enemies from his previous as Ronin with a view to get again to his household in time for Christmas.

Renner, whose spectacular performing resume additionally embrace critically-acclaimed films equivalent to “The Hurt Locker”, “The Town”, “Arrival”, “The Wind River” and two “Mission: Impossible” films, stated the present allowed him to enterprise into uncharted territories with the character.

“Personally, with this series, I got to explore different sides of him and be able to share with fans because the fans are really the ones that make this happen. I’m very thankful and happy to explore all these other kinds of fun sides and darker sides.”

Besides, the present additionally cements loads of issues that audiences already learn about Barton, Renner added.

“I liked the sense of humour and it’s also with the different characters that are introduced in the show. They bring up different sides of him, which I think are really great.”

“I love starting out in this world as not in superhero mode and with the end of the world scenario, which is nice. It’s like you get a cup of coffee first and enjoy the day and then the aliens come. So it’s kind of a nicer introduction. And I can tell that it widens the lens here a little bit.”

Renner additionally praised Steinfeld, one of many rising stars of Hollywood, and stated he was glad to have her as his partner-in-crime.

“I love, appreciate, respect and admire Hailee for her intelligence, her skillset, and courageousness. I adore her kindness towards her family and her connection to her family.”

“I love to witness her expression of her spirit through art. I think she’s a tremendous actress and I got to work with her. And so it was pretty amazing to witness,” he stated.

“Hawkeye” has been created by Jonathan Igla and co-directed by Rhys Thomas and filmmaker duo Bert & Bertie.

The present additionally stars Vera Farmiga, Fra Fee, Tony Dalton, Zahn McClarnon, Brian d’Arcy James, and Alaqua Cox.

“Hawkeye” is out there for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam