He spent time in emergency surgery, whichreportedly could have taken his lifehad it not gone correctly.

After weeks of recovery, Renner started easing back into his everyday life.

Of course, this does not by any means indicate that Renner’s recovery process is over.

Jeremy Renner

Warning - the rest of this article contains spoilers for Season 2, Episode 3 ofWhat If…?.

Jeremy Renner’s First Hawkeye Role Since Injury

The third episode ofWhat If…?

However, since the show is animated, it is not out of the question.

Animated Hawkeye in What If…?

In Episode 3, titled “What If…

Happy Hogan Saved Christmas?,” all six originalAvengersappear.

Suns getting real low, pal.

Animated Avengers in What If…?

Like, super winter solstice kind of low."

Clint: “Im sorry.

Its the last one.”

Animated Clint Barton and Bruce Banner in What If…?

Bruce: “Clint, just give her the toy!”

Clint: “No can do.

The wife says, ‘Bring home this toy or dont come home at all.'”

Animated Clint Barton and Bruce Banner in What If…?

Near the end of the episode, Hawkeye makes his second appearance.

More Animated MCU Hawkeye Content?

Voice acting does not require the same physical stamina that live-action acting does.

Animated Avengers in What If…?

So, even before being physically ready for live-action, Renner could voice Hawkeye in animated projects likeMarvel Zombies.

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Gillian Blum has been a writer at The Direct since 2022, reporting primarily from New York City.

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