Jeremy Renner is a formidable actor. He brings his A-game every single time he does a film/show. From phenomenal stunt work to top-notch acting, Renner brings a lot to the table. Which explains his impressive filmography and career. However, stunts are hard and dangerous. It takes on a significant toll on the human mind and physique. Over the years, after several films involving tricky, intricate, and difficult stunts, the actor seems battered.
Joss Whedon, the filmmaker of the 2012 superhero flick The Avengers, revealed that stunt work in the film really pushed Renner to the brink. He came close to disaster, and his body was utterly exhausted and close to giving up.
Nevertheless, the lionhearted actor never gave up and gave his best performance to the film, despite it being an enormous challenge. This episode illustrates the dangers and difficulties that actors regularly face in their glamorous profession.
Jeremy Renner Experienced A Horrible Accident While Filming The Avengers
Jeremy Renner is a unique and rare talent who has done and performed dynamic and powerful influential roles throughout his career. Renner has depth and force of character that is unrivaled in showbiz.
The Bourne Legacy movie actor has delivered some of the most iconic performances in movies, one of which includes the 2012 American superhero film The Avengers. He portrayed the beloved character Clint Barton / Hawkeye (A master archer working as an agent for S.H.I.E.L.D.) in the movie and once revealed that he underwent a dramatic transformation for his role claiming that it was a very “physical role.”
In a candid interview, director Joss Whedon praised his incredible stunt proficiency and revealed that his stunts for The Avengers were pretty risky as Renner experienced an on-set accident while filming a stunt sequence.
Whedon claimed that the actor suffered a severe injury while performing a stunt one day, after which his body shut down, and he was in enormous pain. He added that they had to stop filming the sequence and re-shoot it a few weeks later.
Jeremy Renner Reveals He Plans To Reduce His Film Stunts
Jeremy Renner is arguably one of the most hardworking stars in Hollywood who has been lauded for his exceptional work since he stepped into showbiz.
The actor has performed some of the most eye-popping and jaw-dropping stunts in several MCU projects; however, he recently claimed that he is okay if the professionals would handle some of his action parts.
In a tell-all interview with ET, the Modesto native star revealed that he is okay with having professional men perform some of his stunts claiming,
“I’m OK with a stunt guy doing it at this point. I’m 52. It’s fine. I’ve done enough. I’m OK to do more, right? But, I’m Ok. I have no ego. Yeah, go for it. I don’t care.”
Jeremy Renner also had a painful accident earlier this year which left him hospitalized for quite some time. He is a prolific actor though he had his fair share of ups and down in his personal and professional life. Renner has proven his acting genius and versatility as an artist by giving back-to-back memorable performances on the silver screen.
The Avengers is available for streaming on Disney+.
Source: ET
