Is Jeremy Renner leaving Marvel after 14 years? Hawkeye actor faces contract challenges

• Production has been delayed until the contract dispute is resolved.
• Marvel approached Renner to appear in season 2 of the Disney+ series.
• The studio may have shifted blame for the show’s cancellation onto Renner to avoid public criticism.

Jeremy Renner, known for portraying Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, may miss out on upcoming franchise films due to ongoing contract issues.

Initially, the situation seemed like just another Hollywood negotiation, where a compromise would eventually be reached. However, new reports now suggest a more serious conflict. Rumors claim that Renner must align with the studio’s expectations, or the studio may exclude his character from future Avengers films.

Media reports state that the movie star was set to return as Hawkeye in the second season of the Disney+ series. However, production has been delayed until the contract dispute is resolved.

Regarding the contract, Marvel approached the Mayor of Kingstown star to appear in season 2 of the show, which was one of the standout hits of MCU Phase 4. However, the actor declined the offer, stating that Marvel offered him only half of what he was paid for the first batch of episodes.

Speaking about Marvel’s offer, Renner joked that he wondered if the studio saw him as “half the Jeremy” after his snowplow accident. The actor said he told the studio to “go fly a kite” until they returned with a better offer.

Renner revealed that he is fine with receiving the same amount he was paid for the first season of “Hawkeye”. However, Marvel Studios offered him a lower sal for the second season. New reports suggest that this is because the MCU does not plan to move forward with “Hawkeye” season 2.

The report further stated that the studio faced pressure to produce a second season. To avoid committing, they allegedly offered Renner a deal they knew he would reject. By doing so, the studio could shift the blame for the show’s cancellation onto Renner, allowing them to avoid public criticism.

These revelations come as rumors continue to circulate that Renner will appear in “Avengers: Doomsday”, which is expected to feature a massive ensemble cast.