Robert Downey Jr. Honors Jeremy Renner in 'Avengers: Doomsday' Set Photo

Robert Downey Jr. posted a fresh image from the movie set. Avengers: Doomsday and offered a nod to Hawkeye’s Jeremy Renner.

Downey is set to come back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe playing Doctor Doom and shared a post on social media while filming the new movie.

"Feeling empowered after starting Renner's book…" Downey shared on Instagram while showcasing his muscle and reading Renner’s book. My Next Breath .

The actor commented, "What an incredible voyage to wisdom... so enlightening... absolutely essential reading!"

Downey’s posting showed him seated beside his trailer, accompanied by a comic book poster of Doctor Doom that declared, "Do Not Knock. Believe in Yourself."

Renner responded to the post saying, "A long journey since the ICU.... We at least know how this tale concludes, my brother. Love you."

In his memoi r, My Next Breath , Renner details how he managed to overcome the challenges and recover from his injury. serious accident in January 2023 .

Rennar is an Avenger, but it's currently unclear whether he'll return to the MCU. Recently, the actor spoke out regarding this situation. The "offensive proposal" he was presented with. Hawkeye Season 2 , which he declined.

They proposed that I handle Season 2, offering only half the pay," Renner stated. "I responded with, 'It would require double the effort for just half the compensation and about eight months of my time,' he explained. High Performance .

Renner indicated that his pay was reduced by fifty percent following his severe accident in 2023.

I said, 'I apologize. Why would you assume I'm only half the Jeremy just because I was run over? Perhaps that's why you're offering to pay me half my earnings from the first season,'" he went on. "We’re not dealing with Marvel here; this isn’t truly Disney territory. It’s all about the bean counters—the accountants.

The actor stated that he did not request additional funds and merely desired his initial season’s compensation to be matched. However, a source close to Disney refuted Renner's statements without providing specific details.

Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to premiere in cinemas on May 1, 2026.

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