Renner, who has played Hawkeye in the MCU, found out about Downeys return just like everybody else.
This son of a bitch didnt say anything to me, and were good friends.
Im like, Whats going on?
Jeremy Renner and Robert Downey Jr.Kevin Mazur / Michael Buckner / Getty Images
Are you hiding this from us?
I dont know, Renner said.
Thats exciting news, man.
Im really, really excited about it.
Renner said he is not sure about Hawkeye returning but he was open to reprising his superhero role.
Im excited about it.
I think well probably be doing it, he said.
Well have to figure it out.
Its all brand new.
It all just happened.
They just made the announcement, so I guess we got to start figuring it all out.
However, following the assault and harassment charges brought againsthim, Marvel scrapped that idea.
Majors was arrested in March 2023 on assault and harassment charges brought up by his then-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari.
