LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The Marvel star Jeremy Renner has spoken out about the moment his fellow MCU co-star Paul Rudd surprised him with a touching gesture as he was recovering from significant injuries in a near-fatal snow plow accident. After rescuing his nephew from a perilous scenario, the 'Hawkeye' superhero found himself in a heroic situation off-screen.
However, Renner ended up being run over by a massive 14,330-pound snow-plowing machine. Now, on his road to recovery, during a recent interview on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Renner opened up about a harrowing accident while highlighting Rudd's gesture, where he sent him a humorous get-well video.
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Jeremy Renner and Paul Rudd's heartwarming friendship
Renner's journey in the MCU began with an uncredited cameo in 'Thor' and later became an integral part of the franchise as a member of the Avengers franchise. He has appeared in several Avengers films, including 'Captain America: Civil War,' and had a voice cameo in 'Black Widow'. Through his experiences in the MCU, Renner has formed strong bonds with his fellow superhero actors. One such friendship is with Rudd, who portrays Scott Lang/Ant-Man. Despite appearing in only two MCU films together, 'Captain America: Civil War' and 'Avengers: Endgame,' Renner and Rudd share a close friendship that many admire.
'Next time, maybe just let the snow melt!'
On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Renner revealed that Rudd was in town promoting 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' at the time and visited him multiple times in the hospital. In a humorous gesture, Rudd sent Renner a funny get-well video inspired by Cameo, a platform where fans can request personalized messages from their favorite stars. “Hey Jerry, I hear you’re a little banged up,” Rudd said in the video. “Got in a fight with a snowblower apparently? Anyway, I just wanted to send this video. It’s really from the heart, and I hope you’re feeling better. Sounds like you are. Apparently, you’re a pretty tough guy. Maybe I’ll get to meet you one day, and wouldn’t that be something? In the meantime, take care and take it easy for a while. And next time, maybe just let the snow melt! Feel better, Jerry!”
The video undoubtedly brought a smile to Renner's face. However, it also left fans wondering if this real-life friendship will translate into future on-screen reunions between their characters in the MCU. Hawkeye, Renner's character, has not been seen since the 2021 Hawkeye series. Considering that both 'Hawkeye' and Ant-Man are still active within the MCU, it is plausible that the two heroes might cross paths again in future projects. However, with the packed lineup of Phase 5 already announced, the most likely opportunity for a 'Hawkeye' and Ant-Man team-up could be in the anticipated 2025 film, 'Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.' Nonetheless, the MCU is known for its surprises, and fans eagerly await any developments that could bring these real-life friends back together on the big screen.