This has become a great week for The Avengers. It has been finally confirmed who will play Hawkeye in the upcoming film: The Hurt Locker’s own, Jeremy Renner.
It’s been rumored since last November and now we finally have confirmation: Jeremy Renner will star as Hawkeye in Marvel Studios’ THE AVENGERS. Word that Renner was in the running to play the marksman began to leak while the actor was making the rounds promoting THE HURT LOCKER for the various pre-Oscar awards (he’d later get nominated as Best Actor for his performance).
I loved The Hurt Locker. In a year where I wasn’t thrilled by the power of all the nominees for Best Picture, I was ok with this movie winning the award. I thought Renner did an outstanding job with the lead role. I’m really satisfied that they approached him before the Oscar nom, and then they kept pursuing him after the nom. I’m glad that he didn’t let other movie offers take him out of this fun role. It’s said that this being a supporting role, did help in the matter. I’m glad it did, and that he’s comfortable taking it for what it is.
I’m loving all of Marvel’s moves regarding the castings. They are bringing in people who can act and somehow resemble the character. Love it. What do you guys think? You approve Renner as Hawkeye?
