Jeremy Renner, famed for his role as Hawkeye, shares his remarkable recovery from a severe snow plow accident. At the Red Sea Film Festival, he discussed his journey back to acting, his upcoming projects, and the personal significance of his music.
- Jeremy Renner's recovery is in full
- The actor shows great resilience
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Renner's Recovery and Resilience
Jeremy Renner, celebrated for his portrayal of Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has made an inspiring comeback following a life-threatening snow plow accident in January 2023.
The incident, which left him with blunt chest trauma and 38 broken bones, tested his physical and mental fortitude. Speaking at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival, Renner expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support he received globally.
"It’ll be two years in January, and I am very, very proud to overcome a great adversity in my life, and I’m forever grateful for all the love and support I’ve gotten from people all around the world, even those I never knew existed, that helped propel me to get better, and it’s the only thing that really kind of defines me in my life at this point," he shared.
Despite the challenges, Renner emphasized the gifts and freedoms gained from overcoming such trials.
Renner has returned to the screen with vigor, resuming his role in the Paramount+ series 'Mayor of Kingstown' and participating in Rian Johnson’s upcoming film, 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.'
The film, featuring a star-studded cast including Daniel Craig and Glenn Close, wrapped up filming in London this summer and is slated for release next fall. Renner expressed excitement about the project, describing it as having "a killer cast" and anticipating that audiences will thoroughly enjoy the film.
Renner is currently penning a book about his recovery journey, reflecting on the profound lessons learned from his near-death experience.
"I’m writing a book about it right now. While I’ve been here this whole trip, I’ve been doing the final edit on it, so it’s kind of fresh in my brain, because I tried to push it away a lot of times. And there’s so many wonderful gifts that come from being tested to your limits of death. Because I did die, and I came back, and I came back for a reason, and nothing to do with me. If it was my choice, I’d rather stay. But I came back, and I’m glad I’m back."
"The freedoms and the gifts bestowed on me because of the great tests, you know, crushing 38 bones and eye comes out, you know, the terrible things that kind of happen in a crushing injury, that’s so nothing at the end of it. I can say that now coming out of it, but great blessings unto the love and support of all the people I have in my life. And there’s nothing better than that – the only thing that matters in my life."
Music also plays a significant role in his life, with Renner revealing that his favorite songs are those written for his daughter, particularly "Wait" from his album 'Love and Titanium.'
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This song holds special meaning as it encapsulates the promise he made to his daughter post-accident. Renner's resilience and creative pursuits continue to inspire fans worldwide, underscoring his dedication to both his personal and professional life.
