Hailee Steinfeld Beat Out This Popular Actress for Hawkeye Role (Photos)

At the time, Newton was known for HBO’sBig Little Lies,Blockers, andPokemon Detective Pikachu.

She would go on to star opposite Vince Vaughn in 2020’sFreaky.

TheAssembledfootage shows Newton in a test scene withJeremy Rennerwhere they both discussNick Fury.

Hailee Steinfeld Kate Bishop

Renner: Director Fury sent you."

Renner: He knows where I live.

You mean Mr. Good Eye.

Kathryn Newton in a screen test for Hawkeye’s Kate Bishop

Renner: Yeah, he loved you.

Newton: Like I said, I was on a rooftop at Third Theres more cookies.

The fact Newton was screen tested alongsideHawkeye’s Jeremy Renner suggests she was a top contender for Kate Bishop.

Kathryn Newton in a screen test for Hawkeye’s Kate Bishop

That was really, really crucial for this movie."

“In addition to her"brightness,“Reed acknowledged that Newton is also"an athlete.”

She has this youthful optimism about her.

Jeremy Renner and Kathryn Newton in a screen test for Hawkeye’s Kate Bishop

And also she has the physicality.

So I really wanted someone who could do all the physical demands that that role required.

And Kathyrn was just terrific.

Jeremy Renner and Kathryn Newton in a screen test for Hawkeye’s Kate Bishop

For a lot of the movie, our heroes are split up.

And Scott and Cassie are on one side of the story.

So I needed an actor in the role to play Cassie who could really spar with Paul Rudd.

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