Jeremy Renner Breaks Down His Career, from 'The Hurt Locker' to 'The Avengers' | Vanity Fair

[@minaya]

"Being a father, that's my best role." Damnit Hawkeye. Didn't expect an arrow to my heart this morning.

[@imjamies6440]

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[@wandamaximoff299]

Ikr😭

[@passiveagressive4983]

Hawkeye would agree!

[@alki9859]

😅

[@philipseven9215]

What a really wholesome way to end it 😭

[@jennifer.martin.48]

The fact that Wind River wasn’t highlighted is awful…it’s one of his best performances!!! That movie is an underrated gem!!!

[@nubianfx]

thank you!

[@MoniemJr]

Is it Gem? Or Jem?

[@DrewDeLand]

Of of his best films

[@codybowers9051]

Thinking the same thing

[@RonskiC]

@@MoniemJr It’s Dyem

[@thecomicdirector8417]

He was in mission impossible, the bourne franchise and the mcu. What a legend!!!

[@TheGoulashKing]

What a Gem!

[@kanjakan]

@@TheGoulashKing Is it Jim or Gem?

[@WaterMeLoan64]

Jeremy Renner is one of the most underrated actors working today.

[@imjamies6440]

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[@JBaymusic1]

LMAO

[@X-otaax]

HES AN AVENGER, WDYM UNDERRATED, LOL

[@blaze1096]

A true artist!!!

[@chillimayo2661]

No he's not

[@kawaiiafangirl]

Hawkeye was always one of my favorite Avengers (after Captain America) and I always appreciated Jeremy Renner. Renner is probably one of the more under-appreciated actors working in the MCU. His other movies (Hurt Locker, The Town, Wind River, Arrival, and American Hustle) give him one of the best filmographies of any MCU actor in that span outside of the Marvel films. He doesn't have the star power of Downey, Scarlett, or Hemsworth, and he doesn't have the legion of young fan girls who stan the likes of Tom Holland, Sebastian Stan, or Tom Hiddleston, but both Renner and Hawkeye deserve more love.

[@imjamies6440]

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[@KillerTacos54]

Agreed!

[@sammyantoine6770]

Everyone kinda of hate him now cause of hawkeye

[@griffgames9538]

@@sammyantoine6770 Nah.

[@snigdha8404]

@@sammyantoine6770 says a mad one

[@PjPerez]

Those scenes in Hawkeye when he interacts with his on-screen kids. You feel that fatherly pride he knows first-hand. A lot of people like to talk crap about Renner being "boring" on screen, but I think he brings just the right humanity to his parts.

[@BxrHavik]

The best part about all of this is the fact that Jeremy Renner hasnt been corrupted by fame, he's very grateful for his life but puts his family above everything else.

[@courtney-ray]

like Hawkeye in real life! 🤗

[@lilystrand2797]

naw but he is accused by his ex wife of being a bad person

[@DatBlueVQ]

@@lilystrand2797 Yeah but woman can be insane too so unless someone knows what happened and who's the crazy person i'm willing to believe Jeremy because of how he seems like he loves being a father.

[@sarasamaletdin4574]

Well we can’t really tell, of course all actors are made to look good in videos like this that are promoting something.

[@Infamous41]

@@lilystrand2797 of course its his ex wife there's a reason she became a ex wife, she wasn't a good person

[@beatahage5050]

He just really seems like a very down to earth chill guy and I love that

[@imjamies6440]

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[@saifmahmudishtiakshushaan462]

Why not let him talk about American Hustle and Arrival? Those were fantastic movies.

[@Nikenik2001]

"Wind River" is really good too.

[@sabahbubbler]

They probably did but edited out perhaps due to time constraints

[@saifmahmudishtiakshushaan462]

@@Nikenik2001 Yeah that was a good and insightful one

[@saifmahmudishtiakshushaan462]

@@sabahbubbler Maybe, but those were movies great enough to talk about. Oh well.

[@vinceguerra]

Because this is basically a commercial for the Hawkeye series.

[@robbiethompson5800]

Didn't mention his greatest career moment - his Hawkeye piano solo

[@screamr2d2]

YES!

[@alibabapirce9782]

you meant his jimmy quidd role:D

[@Mixedserpintine]

Nah

[@AGoodJoe]

I thoroughly dig this guy. There's something about his disposition... I think it's his humor and humility.

[@Us3r739]

You like the elite that are enforcing the liquid data on sheep while they don’t get it and go around maskless?

[@Choculula]

@@Us3r739 let yourself relax man. Seriously.

[@williamgray1221]

Highly underrated actor. He KILLED IT with his Hawkeye role. Hawkeye was my 2nd favorite avenger growing up. So thanks Jeremy!!

[@RubberNips]

im sorry to hear that

[@OhNoMrKoolaidMan]

I've always loved Hawkeye growing up. Surprised that a man like this played him and I wasn't disappointed for even a second. He made Hawkeye even better than I used to imagine.

[@aleksslopanovs]

I like his films. His character deserves a film .

[@imjamies6440]

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[@hawkwing8840]

@Neil Deep He deserves a stand-alone movie… think about it- he’s the only one out of the original 6 Avengers that doesn’t have a big blockbuster solo movie, a series isn’t as big as that; and not to mention that he’s the most underrated superhero of Marvel & The MCU as a whole.

[@hawkwing8840]

@Mr Glass I totally understand that- I just wanted to point out my disappointment with how his character has been approached in the MCU. I feel like AT LEAST all of the original 6 Avengers should get stand alone movies because they’re a bigger “event” than series’ (I know that there are some with only 1 movie and others with trilogies, but they still have movies). Don’t get me wrong- I’m SO GLAD that he got an EXCLUSIVE solo project [as Hawkeye is the only one out of the original 6 Avengers to get a stand-alone series] because Hawkeye is my favorite superhero, but I just feel like he was underutilized and is also very underrated as a whole… 🙃

[@Joeysaladslover]

@@hawkwing8840 lol his power is a bow and arrow, he was utilized fairly well.

[@Antwannnn]

@@hawkwing8840 he was actually meant to get a movie but as they were intalks about what a hawkeye movie would be Disney + started to come into conversation and they thought what would a hawkeye show be.

[@jurajkala2605]

Jeremy Rener is so symphatic. His casting for Hawkeye was the best choice for Marvel.

[@mrxxbrian]

Jeremy: "You open it (golden globes envelope)." Jlo: "Yea, I got the nails." Jeremy: "You got the globes too."

[@raykarena4595]

"My best role to date being a Father" I knew there was a reason why I instantly liked Jeremy...

[@satishchavan4100]

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[@rae0993]

I know people love their RDJ and Ruffalo and such but Jeremy Renner, IMO, has the best range and better prospects long after his Marvel career is over.

[@jonathanmartin8113]

Scarlett, Chris Evans and Tom Hiddleston also have that potential. Even Chris Hemsworth is showing that potential.

[@rae0993]

@@jonathanmartin8113 never said anything about potential. Just said about their acting abilities now. He's not gonna be defined by this role, which is a huge plus. He already has 2 Oscar noms. Should probably have more. He has just enough range to do any role he wants.

[@WhereOceansMeeet]

"Any jackass can be a dad but it takes a real man to be a good father." I think he's got that covered.

[@mariadelcarmenetchevarne9238]

Cualquiera puede ser padre es el que crio con valores y no solo el que engendra

[@popstarsis16]

Exactly 💯

[@MummysRosarySAO]

After watching his interview on Hot Ones a week or two ago, this was a great video to watch. I love how thoughtful he is about his answers.

[@elhopper3735]

Jeremy is one of my favorite actors and Avengers and is super underrated as Hawkeye. Cannot wait to see him in the Hawkeye series Wednesday!

[@colonelsanders1617]

It’s cool seeing this and how Hawkeye has become more of his real personality. Some of the other MCU actors became their character but his character is turning out more like him which is cool

[@MsDavisPhotography]

I just re-watched The Bourne Legacy 2 days ago and I still love it. Jeremy was in amazing shape and sold me on what the other men and women in the program were going through.

[@delrey874]

28 Weeks Later, Hurt Locker, The Town, MI, Arrival, Wind River... He is in many good films.

[@24dic1977]

American hustle is great too

[@Jay-ate-a-bug]

The first movie I saw Renner in was Hurt Locker. Watched that movie like 20 times. I don't usually like war movies, but I liked it because you got to explore this guys mindset in it. He was good at what he did, liked what he did, and kept going back to it no matter how much it messed up his family life. Renner was perfect. Love characters like that and his personality was apparent in that character.

[@Sharkky_]

Same. Kinda rewatched it after the Avengers, cause i recognised that he and Sam aka Anthony Mackie played too in the Movie. The same with Wind River where he plays along Elizabeth Olsen. It was interessting to see him on the "front" just spreads out what kind of an amazing actor he is

[@jackiedragonfly2461]

He certainly seems like a very nice guy. One of the few actors that I will watch anything he is in. Always brilliant in the roles he plays, and I really like his singing. And naturally funny - always good interviews.

[@thestarseeker8196]

Jeremy Renner: I don’t think anyone wants to see me in tights at 50! The fans: *That’s where you’re wrong, kid*

[@k.delpino1124]

Always liked Renner. Very down to earth. I actually remember National Lampoon's Senior Trip and some commercials he did. Him as Hawkeye and being based off of Ultimate Hawkeye was exactly what I was looking for in the MCU.

[@operator8014]

WE LOVE YOU JEREMY! You're one of the most likeable actors of my life.

[@EricHamm]

Have you met him? I get the feeling he wouldn't give you the time of day. Never understood blind love for a person you never met. Dude hasn't even been the main in any movie, always side characters.

[@shayla_brown]

@@EricHamm it’s just someone they look up to lol ppl can do that

[@steelheron1309]

This guy is down to earth and humble. One of my favorite actors.

[@lukedaley17]

Can’t believe his role as Doyle in 28 weeks later wasn’t highlighted.

[@10frances10]

Yeah that's where I remembered seeing him first.

[@lukedaley17]

@@10frances10 the first film I saw Jeremy Renner in was Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol.

[@Infamous41]

@@lukedaley17 Jason Bourne for me

[@lukedaley17]

@@Infamous41 The Bourne Legacy u mean.

[@Bellroysg]

Wind River shouldnt be left out

[@MummysRosarySAO]

Agreed, even Sean Evans mentioned it in Renner's interview on Hot Ones: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHSydmBra5Zgqpo

[@Erasureeraser]

Neither does Arrival which is also one of his best movie in his career

[@snigdha8404]

@@Erasureeraser Absolutely agreed!

[@elisasukys7254]

Without a doubt, Jeremy Renner is one of the actors that I most appreciate! He's all about himself, he has a passion and an enchantment that you can feel in any character he plays. As a singer, he touches my heart in a way that hasn't happened in a long time. He is one of the best, I am and will always be rooting for him! I really wanted him to continue acting, singing... but what I really want is for him to be well and happy! Love you Jeremy 💖

[@sandralee3091]

Absolutely love him - funny, good looking, a seriously good actor, and a great singer too! Hope he gets lots more great roles - for our sake!

[@Perhaps064]

I just watched Wind River. What an great actor he is.

[@scifisamurai7794]

My God, Jeremy Renner is a TREASURE of a human being. His closing statements prove it. 🏹💜

[@jwanie366]

Would’ve been nice to see Jeremy talk about Wind River too. I’d love to see him return in Mission Impossible 7 or 8. Sucks that he couldn’t be in Fallout due to scheduling conflicts with Avengers: Endgame

[@aidanfrancis2193]

He said "trilogy" here, and he's only been in two so far. Maybe he let something slip👀

[@anademelo2805]

HE IS AMAZING! I mean, this man does everything in the mos perfect way. He is an awesome actor, who can play action, funny and drama roles. He is a great singer and music writer. But, at the ando of the day, he just wants to be the best dad to his kid, wich is lovely. My heart melts whenever he talks about ava. He is really a good person, and it's unfair how underrated he is as an actor and human being 💜💜

[@Pineapple-dy9gh]

Jeremy Renner is such an amazing human being honestly and he played hawkeye and his other roles too perfection its kinda sad that he got so much hate for hawkeye though because as he said it should have been me ...

[@WaterMeLoan64]

💜🏹

[@fransesco97]

Not his fault that the writing they gace himn was bad, just like Black Widow

[@imjamies6440]

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[@AndraDavis-i6e]

He is a ggreat guy as well.... Ss aperson..as a d a d

[@zack_isaak5894]

This man really inspires me, as an aspiring actor. I've wanted to be an actor and film maker most of my life and it's my passion. The fact that I live near Modesto CA and could go to that college could do wonders?? I sure hope so. Such an underrated actor!

[@zack_isaak5894]

@@PlayaHobo a what???

[@OhNoMrKoolaidMan]

Good luck man. Turns out you have great taste in life inspiration. You got this!

[@Peterplayingguitar]

I think The Town is one of the best films ever made. That fight / argument scene with Renner and Affleck was one of the best fight scenes ever recorded IMO.

[@TheAakeeb93]

he has been in so many good movies. Should have also talked about wind river and bourne legacy

[@MrHale]

I miss him in Mission Impossible and Bourne movies. He should be a bigger action star and since he likes doing stunts, why not give him another shot with Bourne?

[@Shichiaikan]

I know at one point there was some talk of him and Matt Damon teaming up in a Bourne movie, I'd love to see it. Although the Bourne Legacy was not a great movie for various reasons, HE was very good in it.

[@popeye697]

@@Shichiaikan it underperformed which is why the went back to Matt for "Jason Bourne".

[@sokovianwidow]

I’m just waiting for all the new Hawkeye videos coming out tomorrow 😂 I can’t wait to see Hawkeye’s relationship with Kate Bishop! Super excited! He’s a brilliant actor and he deserves so much more recognition!!

[@mat13channel]

I first saw him in episode 11 or season 1 of "Angel" TV series in early 2000. Really liked him a lot, so it was cool noticing him later in movies and more prominent roles.

[@anouar3194]

I love that show Angel, i'm still rewatching that serie a lot.

[@lindabryant3135]

I am so proud of you & your healthcare team! I am so glad you survived. Been a I CU nurse for years. I have loved your acting & so glad you are back!

[@cathywhite9415]

The fact that he always says that his #1 priority & his most favorite thing to be is...a dad to his beautiful little daughter Ava, whom he sweetly refers to as his "#1" is what makes him such a down-to-earth, real person & that's what I think I love most about Jeremy Renner. He's known here, in our communities here in the Reno, Nevada area as a normal, down-to-earth, very giving guy, always helping out law enforcement & firefighters as well as local charities. When he had his very scary, near-fatal accident up here on New Year's Day 2023, the whole community was praying 🙏 for him, because he's one our own, a neighbor & a friend. Thank God he's such a fighter & is coming back stronger 💪 everyday.

[@LeBeautiful]

Hawkeye best avenger. Changed my mind.

[@chasehedges6775]

🏹💯

[@ch.illmatic]

Man you are a recurring figure

[@joshmatrone3159]

Jeremy Renner is great! I knew when I saw his performance in SWAT that he was going to be special. When I saw The Hurt Locker, which is pretty much a perfect film in every way, I was so happy that he got to be such a huge part of it.

[@avag2201]

Ugh he’s awesome. One of my all-time favorite actors and one of my favorite avengers 💜

[@chasehedges6775]

👍💯

[@imjamies6440]

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[@mairisberzins8677]

Completely agree with the guy. Hawkeye movie just feels like it would be the Black Widow case. But based on the first 2 episodes with the whole Christmas tone. AWESOME!

[@mreeping]

I love this guy. He always looks he just woke up. Lol. Seems like he'd be so cool to just belly up to a bar with and talk about everything but movies

[@jimapplebee5322]

I think it'd be really cool to talk about movies with him. Mostly about what goes on behind the scenes, the technical parts of a movie. With some of what he's done, I bet he's got a lot of awesome stories.

[@bink542]

Honestly Jeremey Renner Deserved His Own Solo Movie Not Just A Tv Show, He’s The Most Under-appreciated Avenger Hands Down And If Your A Comic Book Fam You’d Know Hawkeye Has Some Great Stories.

[@soulwarrior]

In a couple of cases, a solo tv show is better than your own movie. I think that the Hawkeye series will be considered "better" than the Black Widow movie once all is said and done. :-) I appreciate that he's really trying to understand his characters and he's always bringing something to his performances. I mostly saw that in the suppressed pain he was showing in Wind River.

[@bink542]

@@soulwarrior Agreed. I 100% think the series will be better than the black widow movie

[@quieteyes881]

First saw Jeremy in SWAT with Collin Farrell, even though it was a fairly small part I liked him right away. Amazing to see all he's done since then.

[@alexandrak.5991]

He's such an incredible actor. And while I know he wasn't the lead I really wish they talked about him in North Country. Still one of my favorite films of his.

[@valleandrewZ]

He was the villain in SWAT as well, was really badass

[@ljy32swag]

I was just scrolling to see if anybody was gone speak on this

[@OptimalMayhem]

Yep, that was what put him on my radar. Been a fan of his ever since.

[@jonathanmartin8113]

@@OptimalMayhem same here!! The movie that made me love him and Colin as actors.

[@EKS90]

I had to scroll way to far down to see this movie being mentioned! but thank you for aknowledging one of his best movies! first one with him I saw and I still love it to this day.

[@karimerobles9510]

i love hawkeye sm, one of my fav avengers hands down.. deserves so much more recognition. jeremy kills every role he plays

[@sarahneuren7057]

I’ve been waiting for this for forever!!!!

[@jayizquierdo9534]

my first Jeremy Renner movie i watched was called 28 weeks later in theaters, enjoyed his acting since.

[@russ7868]

I was watching an old episode of "House" and seen Renner playing a band member with an ailment that House had to figure out. It's cool to see stuff like that, after someone makes it big as an Actor. I can't wait for the Hawkeye series!!!

[@MissDesdemona]

I remember when he was on Angel. I’m still surprised none of the original six Avengers weren’t on any of the Law & Order shows.

[@rolling.reggie]

Arrival is great also, would love to hear him talk about that experience.

[@DamonGrae]

I have Been a Hawkeye Fan forever! I must say Jeremy WAS "THE PERFECT" CHOICE!

[@DarekSobera1701]

Jeremy Renner is amazing and so down to earth. He has such charisma... I love him (you know... like a brother lol ).

[@JosephGambit]

Arrival and Wind River are two of his best works, that should absolutely have been included in this

[@k.delpino1124]

Kill The Messenger as well.

[@chopsuey--]

How can you interview him and not ask him about wind river and arrival. Those are literally his best performances ever.

[@DrewDeLand]

He has a great sense of humor.

[@boristheblade9496]

What a genuine and hard working guy. Can't wait for Hawkeye!

[@jujijiju6929]

I feel his best movie was Wind River. He was incredible in it.

[@glensmith5721]

I remember first seeing Jeremy in an episode of Angel back in the day and thinking that this dudes going places, he stole the episode.

[@Rozz1015]

I loved his character in Bourne legacy He deserved his spin off series And he needs to be put back into the mission impossible franchise

[@trishbreaux]

I just love watching him whether he's on the screen or not he's a real down-to-earth guy

[@SpeerStudios]

I watched this specifically to hear him talk about Senior Trip. Always wanted to hear him talk more about that movie. I loved it.

[@jacobharris954]

Him being a vampire in Angel was awesome

[@k.delpino1124]

Wow. I forget about that one.

[@jackl45]

Sad they didn’t have him talk about “28 Weeks Later”

[@michaelcaruso9104]

Same, they didn’t talk about S.W.A.T either

[@marvthemartian001]

Or Wind River

[@christinea2355]

Or American Hustle

[@christinea2355]

or Arrival

[@michaeljohnson8645]

Or assassination of Jesse James

[@janasleiman340]

That was so sweat “my best role is being a dad “ and he will always be an underrated avenger

[@julijohnson7553]

I just love this interview ... huge fan of his ... great actor love that smile and those eye dimples

[@Sarah99007]

I never thought watching this vid will have such an impact on me. I'm having kind of an Existential crisis, i graduated like 5 months ago perfect student good gpa talented ... But than I met the real world and those qualities didn't do much for me ! I know it's just 5 months and I will find a good job EVENTUALLY but I really started to lose hope. Then I'm looking at Jeremy's career and he really started step by step and God the distance between those steps yet he managed to survive to see his success now . Well I think I can manage to have a little patience only to see a possible future where I am what I always worked to be ✊

[@lhak_sam1781]

I wish they could add the Wind River,absolutely adore that movie

[@AJ-zh2fz]

He appears to be such a well grounded and humble guy.

[@JayRr_83]

He comes off as the most chill person ever!

[@ΑλκιβιάδηςΚαζαμίας]

Loved him on Wind River

[@williamramirez4857]

I'm sad they forgot Wind River. I love that movie.

[@mattwaldrop9838]

Arrival is a great movie that I would have liked to hear him talk about, but Wind River is BY FAR his best character and best role I've seen him play

[@gregmax1321]

Been waiting for this one for a minute

[@memeistmarv]

I was hoping he'd talk about Wind River and Arrival.

[@dominique2o06]

It was so many movies I was waiting for them to mention but of course I love him as Hawkeye he made that character feel real so his comments about Iron man makes sense I think that's the difference in the MCU it's such a great balance in real life and fantasy

[@Shichiaikan]

His second best role is being a truly generous, mindful, community driven person as well. He does a LOT of local/regional charity stuff in northern NV.

[@pattyj5769]

Being a Father is your best role...wow I'm s daughter, I wonder what that would have felt like... that's an awesome thing, Ava has a wonderful dad.

[@alisonarias978]

Senior Trip is the only movie we should be talking about 😂😍 my absolute favourite

[@TheMagmaCartel]

Everybody needs to watch Wind River. I was disappointed he didn't talk about it because it's arguably his best role.

[@Poonacchio]

Neo Ned and Wind River are sooo soo good they should of been highlighted.

[@anadeliz479]

I've always liked Jeremy Renner, and I think his best movies are Arrival and Kill The Messenger.. I wish they'd spoken about them!

[@gregholmes6083]

I would have loved to hear him speak on "The Unusuals." Great little series he did that got canned after a single season because ABC didn't know what they were doing. Great interview non the less.

[@rosegardenmadisonsquare]

Wind River is one of his best movies, it is one of the greatest films i’ve ever seen. Tag is a honorable mention bc it was so fun to watch!

[@AlexCoombes123]

Really enjoying the Hawkeye series so far!

[@pattyj5769]

Jeremy Renner is one of the greatest actors in this era...he can do ANYTHING!!

[@jeanpaulsara1074]

Love this guy. Great role model.

[@ruialmeida818]

The films which I wanted to hear Jeremy's opinion the most were the ones the skipped - Arrival and Windriver were absolutely amazing. He's a very talented actor, especially when he gets propper roles to play.

[@_aboutsyd]

Clint while growing up and watching the Avengers has always been that fatherly figure I've never had in my life.

[@movienerds]

that just gave ,me so much more respect for Renner...very humble. what a dad