Jeremy Renner has confirmed he will not appear in Avengers: Doomsday, prompting fresh questions about Hawkeye's future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, while fans may speculate about a replacement or a bigger role for Kate Bishop, Marvel has not announced that Clint Barton will be recast.
Renner has played the expert archer since 2011 and was one of the original Avengers. His absence from the upcoming film has therefore raised questions about the character's future, particularly as Marvel prepares another major crossover event. Here is what is confirmed about Renner's involvement and what remains fan speculation.
