Robert Downey Jr. Shares Pic From Avengers: Doomsday Set, Supports Jeremy Renner’s Memoir Amid Hawkeye Season 2 Pay Dispute

Robert Downey Jr., who’s rejoining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor Doom, has resurfaced on the set of Avengers: Doomsday. He recently uploaded a new picture that’s generating buzz among fans. In the post, he expresses camaraderie with his fellow Avenger, Jeremy Renner.

In this Instagram snapshot, Downey is depicted lounging outside his trailer, showing off his bicep and brandishing Renner’s latest memoir titled “My Next Breath.” The trailer sports a poster of the comic book character Doctor Doom, bearing the message, “Do not disturb. Rely on your instincts.

Accompanying the picture, Downey penned, “Already feeling stronger after reading Renner’s book…”, followed by his admiration for the memoir, stating, “What an enlightening voyage …extremely insightful…definitely worth a read!

Jeremy Renner responded warmly to Robert Downey Jr.’s post: “A long journey since the ICU…At least we have a clear ending for this tale, my friend. I love you.” This message was in reference to his severe snowplow accident in January 2023, which resulted in critical injuries.

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Although Renner’s role as Hawkeye within the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been pivotal, it’s unclear what his future holds in this franchise. Lately, he disclosed that he declined an opportunity to reappear for the second season of Hawkeye, doing so because of the meager compensation offered.

In the High Performance podcast, Renner stated, “They proposed I work on Season 2 and gave me only half the original pay. I replied something like, ‘It will require twice as much effort for half the payment, and approximately eight months of my life to complete it, for half the compensation.’

Jeremey’s colleague proposed an idea that the reduced proposal could stem from his accident. He wondered if they perceived him as a diminished version of himself due to the car incident, which might explain why they only offered him half of what he made in the initial season.

In clear terms, Renner emphasized that he wasn’t after a raise, but instead wanted the same wage he got during the first season. He implied that this choice didn’t stem from Marvel or Disney themselves, but rather financial advisors, whom he referred to as ‘the budget watchers.’ Later, there was disagreement with Renner’s statement from an inside source at Disney, although no particulars were shared.

Should Jeremy Renner return as Hawkeye in the MCU despite the pay dispute?

Yes, the MCU isn’t complete without him
Only if he’s paid fairly
No
I’m not sure

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2025-05-14 17:37