Overview
- On Nov. 12, Renner’s attorneys warned of “multimillion-dollar” liability if Zhou uses his name, image, or voice beyond their Disney documentary, including any AI-generated project.
- Zhou has posted screenshots she says show explicit photos and messages from Renner and claims to hold metadata to verify the exchanges.
- The filmmaker alleges Renner threatened to report her to immigration authorities during a private dispute about their interactions.
- Renner’s representatives call the accusations “totally inaccurate and false,” say there was one brief consensual encounter in July, and accuse Zhou of persistent harassment.
- No independent legal or criminal determination has been reported, and the escalating exchange points toward potential formal litigation.