Marvel Studios is reportedly engaged in ongoing discussions with Jeremy Renner about his potential return as Clint Barton for the much-anticipated second season of Hawkeye. While fans were hopeful for Renner’s comeback alongside Hailee Steinfeld, who played Kate Bishop in Season 1, recent reports have revealed a significant hurdle in the negotiations: a steep pay cut proposed by Disney.
According to sources close to the matter and Renner himself, Disney offered the actor roughly half of the salary he earned for the first season despite the role requiring a similar level of commitment and time. Renner, who is recovering from a serious snowplow accident earlier this year that left him with over 30 broken bones and internal injuries, found the offer “insulting” and stood firm in declining it.
In a candid interview on the High Performance podcast, Renner expressed his frustration, describing the offer as the result of “penny pinchers” at Disney who undervalued his contribution to the MCU. He emphasized that the offer was not from Marvel Studios directly but from Disney accountants, adding a layer of complexity to the negotiations.
Despite this setback, Renner made it clear that he still holds deep affection for his character Clint Barton and the Hawkeye series, leaving the door open to return if fair terms can be reached in the future. Meanwhile, Marvel insiders have hinted that Season 2 remains in active development, with Hailee Steinfeld expected to take a more prominent lead role.
Executive Brad Winderbaum, who oversees Marvel Studios’ television projects, has expressed enthusiasm about continuing the series, citing its unique festive setting and strong character dynamics as reasons why Hawkeye has great potential to evolve.
As Marvel Studios balances its slate of upcoming projects, fans remain eager for an official announcement on Hawkeye Season 2 and whether Jeremy Renner will reprise his beloved role. The outcome of these negotiations will likely shape the future direction of the series and its place within the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Stay tuned as we follow this developing story and bring you the latest updates on Marvel’s Hawkeye Season 2 and Jeremy Renner’s status.
