Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton / Hawkeye: A master archer working as an agent for S.H.I.E.L.D. Renner said it was a very physical role and that he trained physically and practiced archery as much as possible in preparation. About the role, Renner said, "When I saw Iron Man, I thought that was a really kick-ass approach to superheroes. Then they told me about this Hawkeye character, and I liked how he wasn't really a superhero; he's just a guy with a high skill set. I could connect to that."
Regarding Hawkeye's sniper mentality, Renner said, "It's a lonely game. He's an outcast. His only connection is to Scarlett's character, Natasha. It's like a left hand/right hand thing. They coexist, and you need them both, especially when it comes to a physical mission." Renner said Hawkeye is not insecure about his humanity. "Quite the opposite, he's the only one who can really take down the Hulk with his [tranquilizer-tipped] arrows. He knows his limitations. But when it comes down to it, there has to be a sense of confidence in any superhero."
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Hawkeye was one of my favorite characters in the movie because he didn't have superpowers. Very cool persona.
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I like that all those super persons have an ordinary human keep up with them :) and it helps that the actor is easy on the eye.
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I think that's the only way there could ever be a Hawkeye movie - Black Widow would have to be in it with him.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't at all sure about Renner as Hawkeye when the casting was announced, but I think he nailed it.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving your theme Jeremy! I'm glad in Avengers 2 he's getting a costume that's closer to his comic book one. http://screenrant.com/the-avengers-2-hawkeye-new-costume/
ReplyDeleteIt would be hard for a regular human to keep up with the Avengers, but Renner made you believe it. :-)
ReplyDeleteLove Renner as Hawkeye. He makes me want to practice my bow skills.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see him again in Age of Ultron!
ReplyDeleteI think it's important to be able to connect with the characters in a story, even the super heroes. While we may never have their abilities, they still need to be real to us.
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I may have to check out that movie. Haven't heard much about it.
ReplyDeleteLove Jeremy Renner and he ruled as Hawkeye--why they ever cancelled The Unusuals I will never understand! what an actor and so humble!
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I like Hawkeye but he and BW aren't big enough to have their own movies. I know, I've said it before, but they are great side characters.
ReplyDeleteDid you catch the line in Big Bang about Hawkeye?
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