Overview
- A representative for Renner called Zhou’s allegations “totally inaccurate and untrue,” as multiple outlets reported over the past two days.
- The cease-and-desist from attorney Marty Singer warns Zhou of potential legal action, asserts the pair had only a brief consensual encounter in July, and disputes Renner’s participation in Zhou’s AI animated film.
- People reported obtaining the letter on Nov. 7, and subsequent coverage detailed threats of further action, including a possible restraining order and rights-of-publicity claims if Renner’s name or voice is used beyond a Disney documentary interview.
- Zhou alleged Renner sent unsolicited explicit images beginning in June, threatened to call immigration authorities, and acted threatening during an August meeting at his Reno home; she posted screenshots that outlets note have not been independently verified.
- Zhou told media she has her own cease-and-desist letters and cited a signed talent release tied to her projects, though Deadline said it could not verify the document; no criminal charges or civil lawsuits have been publicly filed.