Jeremy Renner is opening up in regards to the cause behind Hawkeye not getting a second season.
The actor has performed the titular avenger throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe and reprised his position within the Disney+ miniseries reverse Hailee Steinfeld.
In a brand new interview, Renner mentioned he was provided “half” of his wage from the primary season to proceed taking part in Clint Barton.
“They requested me to do Season 2, they usually provided me half the cash. I’m like, ‘Properly, it’s going to take me twice the quantity of labor for half the sum of money, and eight months of my time, primarily, to do it for half the quantity,’” Renner mentioned on Excessive Efficiency.
Renner advised that his wage was slashed in half because of his near-fatal accident in 2023.
“I’m like, ‘I’m sorry. Why did you suppose I’m solely half the Jeremy as a result of I bought ran over? Perhaps that’s why you wish to pay me half of what I made on the primary season?’” he continued. “This isn’t Marvel. This isn’t probably not Disney, it’s simply the penny pinchers — the accountants.”
The actor instructed them “to go fly a kite” following the “insult provide,” including, “So, we didn’t see eye to eye on that, sadly. I nonetheless love the character, I’d nonetheless like to do it however I needed to defend myself.”
Renner famous that he didn’t ask for more cash for the second season of Hawkeye and solely needed them to match what they paid him for the primary season.
“It was somewhat disheartening that it didn’t occur, however that’s high quality. I’m completely happy to let that go as a result of my physique’s most likely thanking me, time and time once more, that I’m not doing it proper now. However, we’ll see,” he mentioned.
