Jeremy Renner Questions Marvel's Majors Firing Amidst Personal Allegations

Jeremy Renner, who plays Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), discussed the firing of Jonathan Majors, who was originally cast as Kang the Conqueror and slated to be a major villain for MCU Phases 5 and 6. Majors was let go quickly after being convicted of misdemeanor assault and harassment, while Renner, who faced similar allegations in 2019 which he denied, retained his role, prompting questions about the differing studio responses. Renner expressed uncertainty about the full details of Majors' case but acknowledged Marvel had significant plans for Majors' character and that public opinion likely influenced the decision to sever ties. He also criticized "cancel culture" and emphasized the need for due diligence in such situations. Despite his past allegations and a serious accident, Renner hinted at a possible return to the MCU and the continuation of the Hawkeye series. The MCU's storyline has been reworked following Majors' dismissal, shifting focus toward legacy characters and new team-ups.