Jeremy Renner Reveals Surprising Details on Hawkeye Season 2, Salary Drama, and Future in the MCU!
Jeremy Renner has been the face of Clint Barton, aka Hawkeye, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) since his first appearance in Thor back in 2011. After years of playing the sharpshooter Avenger, Renner finally got his own Disney+ series, Hawkeye, in 2021. But what does the future hold for the character? Is a second season on the horizon? Renner recently opened up about the potential for Hawkeye Season 2, some juicy rumors surrounding the storyline, and—surprise!—his thoughts on Marvel’s paycheck situation.
So, What About Hawkeye Season 2?
During a recent appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Renner was asked if any of the buzz about a potential second season was true. Specifically, fans have been theorizing that Clint’s brother could feature in a The Raid-like storyline for the upcoming season.
Renner’s response? A bit cryptic but still optimistic. “Maybe some of that is true in there, I don’t know,” he teased. “We got into it, a little bit, sort of story-wise and stuff…Everybody is interested in it. I’m like, ‘Yeah, yeah, of course, man, I wouldn’t say no to that.’ I think there are a lot of ideas — they’ve still got to figure a lot of things out.”
In short, while Renner hasn’t confirmed anything, he hasn’t exactly shot down the idea of returning either. So, there’s still a glimmer of hope for fans who want more Clint Barton action.
The Pay Cut Drama: Half of What He Made Before?
Before we get too excited about Hawkeye Season 2, Renner spilled some tea about the money side of things. In an earlier interview with High Performance, the actor revealed that Marvel offered him just half of what he made for the first season of Hawkeye to return for Season 2. Talk about a salary snub!
Renner was understandably frustrated by the offer. “I’m like, ‘I’m sorry? Why? Did you think I’m only half the Jeremy because I got ran over?’” he recalled. For those unfamiliar with Renner’s recent past, he survived a brutal snowplow accident that left him hospitalized. But despite the physical recovery, Renner remained determined to keep the show rolling.
“I didn’t ask for any more money, mind you. Just pay me what I made the first season,” Renner continued. “So it’s all disheartening that that didn’t happen, but that’s fine. I’m happy to let that go, because my body’s probably thanking me, time and time again, that I’m not doing it right now. But we’ll see.”
It’s clear Renner’s commitment to Hawkeye remains strong—he just wants to be treated fairly, which, frankly, seems reasonable.
Funding His Other Passions
What keeps Renner motivated to continue in the MCU, even after a challenging financial offer? His passion for helping others. Renner is still “game to do” more Hawkeye, not just for the fame, but because the role helps fund his RennerVation Foundation, which supports foster care and at-risk youth.
“I’m happy to do anything that’s going to help the foundation,” Renner added, underscoring the importance of giving back to the community. It’s clear that his heart’s in the right place, especially when it comes to supporting young people in need.
Will Clint Return in Avengers: Doomsday?
Renner also danced around questions about his potential role in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie. Though rumors have swirled about his return to the MCU, the actor didn’t confirm or deny his involvement in the project. “No comment,” he said, keeping fans on their toes.
Could Clint Barton, the bow-wielding hero, make his grand return for the next Avengers flick? For now, we’ll have to wait and see.
So, Is Hawkeye Season 2 Coming?
While Renner is still enthusiastic about reprising his role as Clint Barton, it’s clear that things need to be sorted out before Hawkeye Season 2 becomes a reality. From the storyline to salary negotiations, the pieces still need to fall into place. But with Renner’s ongoing commitment to the character—and the MCU’s insatiable appetite for more superhero content—it’s possible that fans could see a return to the bow and arrows sooner rather than later.
For now, though, we can only hope the hawk-eyed hero gets the payday he deserves—and maybe a few more adventures along the way. After all, who doesn’t want more of Clint Barton’s witty one-liners and (frankly amazing) archery skills?
