{
  "id": 4780797,
  "title": "Avengers: Doomsday reshoots 3 months before release fuel cameo buzz, Jeremy Renner's Hawkeye might return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/avengers-doomsday-reshoots-3-months-before-release-fuel-cameo-buzz",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T03:56:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/avengers-doomsday-reshoots-3-months-before-release-fuel-cameo-buzz-jeremy-renners-hawkeye-might-return-1.500658853"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Marvel Studios has initiated a final round of reshoots on Avengers: Doomsday, igniting speculation among fans about a potential cameo by Jeremy Renner's Hawkeye. This development emerged when Winston Duke, who portrays M Baku, disclosed in an interview that additional filming was in progress. Shortly after, Renner shared an Instagram video of himself in Hawkeye's attire, accompanied by the character's theme music, which many interpret as a subtle indication that he may be involved in the new scenes.\n\nThe reason for these reshoots, scheduled just four months before the film's theatrical release, is limited time to incorporate fresh material into the final cut. Marvel appears to have strategically aligned these additional shoots with the onset of production on Avengers: Secret Wars, set to commence this September. Experts suggest that these reshoots are likely focused on integrating cameo appearances rather than altering the film's core storyline. According to a reliable insider, Daniel Richtman, these additional scenes are primarily intended to feature cameos, with Renner's potential return fitting this narrative.\n\nJeremy Renner has a history with Disney, previously declining a role due to the offered salary being only half of his previous earnings. He expressed dissatisfaction, stating, \"They offered me half the money. I’m like, ‘Well, it’s going to take me twice the amount of work for half the amount of money, and eight months of my time, essentially, to do it for half the amount.'\" Despite their falling-out, Renner has expressed willingness to reprise his role under the right conditions. A cameo in Doomsday, requiring considerably less time than a full season, would likely meet these criteria. Avengers: Doomsday is slated for release on December 18.",
  "summary": "Marvel Studios has begun a final wave of reshoots on Avengers: Doomsday , and the timing has fans buzzing about a possible surprise: The return of Jeremy Renner's Hawkeye. The reshoot news surfaced this week when Winston Duke, who plays M'Baku, confirmed in an interview that additional photography on the film was underway. Hours later, Renner posted an Instagram video showing his Hawkeye costume,…",
  "key_points": [
    "Marvel Studios conducts final reshoots on Avengers: Doomsday",
    "Jeremy Renner's Hawkeye may cameo in reshoot scenes",
    "Reshoots aim to integrate cameos, not change core storyline"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The reshoots of Avengers: Doomsday, months before release, suggest Marvel is making room for cameo appearances, potentially including Jeremy Renner's return as Hawkeye, aligning with his expressed willingness to reprise his role under certain conditions.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}