Overview

• Renner tells Empire he’s recovered to more than 150% of his pre-accident strength, enabling him to pull off Hawkeye’s signature stunts.
• He says he’s "sure" a second season will happen, expressing enthusiasm for rejoining the MCU ensemble.
• Renner previously rejected an offer for Season 2 at half his original salary, calling out Disney’s "penny pinchers".
• Marvel executive Brad Winderbaum says the studio is exploring a Hawkeye revival, citing the series’ holiday setting and character dynamics.
• Contract terms with Disney’s accounting arm remain unsettled; mutual optimism from Renner and Marvel suggests a breakthrough may be close.