Jeremy Renner declined 'Hawkeye' Season 2 over post-accident pay dispute

Jeremy Renner revealed that a pay cut is why Marvel's "Hawkeye" didn't get a second season. In a candid interview with High Performance, the actor said he turned down Disney's offer to return as Clint Barton because he was offered only half the salary he earned for Season 1.

"They asked me to do Season 2 and offered me half the money," said Renner. "I'm like, 'It'll take twice the work for half the pay and eight months of my time.'"

Renner, who suffered life-threatening injuries in a snow plow accident in January 2023, suggested the reduced offer was linked to his recovery. "Did you think I'm only half the Jeremy because I got run over?" he questioned, adding that he found the offer insulting and rejected it.

The actor sustained multiple fractures and blunt chest trauma when his 14,000-pound Sno-Cat crushed him as he tried to help his nephew near Lake Tahoe. Despite his recovery and love for the role, Renner said he had to stand up for himself. "I didn't ask for more, just the same as Season 1."

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While he's open to reprising the character in the future, Renner said, "My body's probably thanking me I'm not doing it right now."

"Hawkeye" Season 1 premiered on Disney+ in 2021, co-starring Hailee Steinfeld and Florence Pugh. Disney has not issued a statement regarding Renner's claims.