'Hawkeye' on Disney plus shelved indefinitely post Jeremy Renner controversy

Hawkeye featuring Jeremy Renner reprising role of Clint Barton a.k.a Hawkeye was scheduled to start production in mid-2020. show would reportedly revolve around Jeremy Renner's Hawkeye training Kate Bishop to take over mantle of archer superhero. series was scheduled to release of Disney's streaming platform in fall of 2021, but now production of series has been indefinitely delayed by Marvel Studios. 

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Hawkeye series delayed

Various reasons have reportedly hampered initial plan of Marvel cinematic universe's phase four plans. While Hawkeye's production has been delayed indefinitely, shows like Loki and WandaVision will be debuting earlier than dates previously scheduled. reason behind Hawkeye's delayed production is being heavily speculated around to be Jeremy Renner's domestic issues.

49-year-old actor Jeremy Renner was accused by his ex-wife of attempted murder and suicide back in October 2019. Rumours of Marvel Studios considering removing Jeremy Renner from role of Clint Barton. Though Jeremy Renner's legal dispute with ex-wife may not be specific reason behind series getting delayed, it is reportedly a contributing factor. 

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On or hand, Marvel Studios is also reportedly eyeing to cast Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop in Hawkeye series. But, Bumblebee actor has shown little to no interest in project, leaving studios to negotiate a deal or look for or actors. Marvel Studios he Kevin Fiege is also reportedly working to revamp phase four of Marvel cinematic universe to bind shows and movies toger even furr with interconnected storytelling. This has led to both Loki and WandaVision releasing at end of 2020 itself. As per reports, WandaVision from Disney Plus will directly le into Doctor Strange in Multiverse of Mness.

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