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2010 was an ambitious year for Jeremy Renner, as Hollywood had great plans for the actor. Willing to launch him as the new blockbuster leading man, Renner was being eyed for roles inAvengers, andJason Bournemovies, and was also sought for the role of Jackson Lamb in J.J. Abrams’Super 8(2011).
But, while Jeremy Renner landed his impressive roles inAvengersandJason Bournemovies, he seemingly ditched J.J. Abrams’ $260M film. Instead, after meeting Abrams, Renner received the grand opportunity to emerge as a new protagonist of theMission: Impossiblemovies, alongside Tom Cruise.
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Jeremy Renner Was Sought to Appear in J.J. Abrams’Super 8
Legendary filmmakers J.J. Abrams andSteven Spielbergonce teamed up for the nostalgic alien monster movie,Super 8(2011). And undoubtedly with Spielberg’s vision and Abrams’ dedication, the film turned into an acclaimed project and got added to the list of classics.
The collaboration certainly turned the project into a memorable movie. But more than anything, the casting was done perfectly. Speaking of casting, the adult cast ofSuper 8, Kyle Chandler played by Jackson Lamb, initially went to Jeremy Renner. According to the actor, he was the preferred choice of J.J. Abrams.
Although Jeremy Renner was sought to play the lead role, he never accepted the opportunity. Apparently, during an interview withVanity Fair, the actor mentioned how he went to meetJ.J. AbramsforSuper 8but instead got to know about Tom Cruise and Brad Bird’s interest in him. Thus, ditching Abrams, Renner went to accept the opportunity to appear alongside Cruise.
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Jeremy Renner Ditched J.J. Abrams ForMission: Impossible
Jeremy Renner‘s meeting with J.J. Abrams turned into another opportunity, as he later joined the director to meet Tom Cruise for one of hisMission: Impossiblemovies. Finding the opportunity to appear alongside Cruise more fulfilling than playing the role of Kyle Chandler in Abrams’ $260M film, Renner joinedMission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.
Taking up the role of William Brandt as a potential new leading man, Jeremy Renner appeared alongsideTom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt. Without a doubt, Renner’s newly introduced character quickly won over the fans and made them believe that he might have a prominent role in the franchise. But surprisingly Renner’s character disappeared inMission: Impossible – Fallout.
Fans were truly upset with the sudden removal of Jeremy Renner from the franchise after such character development. But unfortunately, the actor got busy with his MCU work. Making his debut as Hawkeye inThor(2011) Renner’s involvement with Marvel grew stronger day by day. Leading him to quite several projects for the sake of his superhero role.
But certainly 2010 onwards Jeremy Renner made his prominent position in the entertainment industry and soon turned into a global icon.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
