How did Jeremy Renner's demeanor affect Elizabeth Olsen on the Avengers: Age of Ultron set?

Renner's "dryness" and lack of sugarcoating initially intimidated Olsen, who was struggling to figure out her Wanda Maximoff character's powers.

Have Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen worked together outside the MCU?

Yes, the two actors collaborated on the 2017 film Wind River, in addition to their Marvel projects.

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Hawkeye's Dry Humor Spooked Scarlet Witch Actress on Age of Ultron Shoot

8 Nov

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Jeremy Renner initially intimidated Elizabeth Olsen on Age of Ultron set
Olsen found Renner's "dryness" and lack of sugarcoating overwhelming
Renner ultimately helped Olsen settle into her Wanda Maximoff role

Hawkeye's Dry Humor Spooked Scarlet Witch Actress on Age of Ultron Shoot

In 2025, it was revealed that Jeremy Renner, who played Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, had a reputation for on- and off-screen fun with his fellow Avengers cast members. However, his demeanor once intimidated one of his co-stars during the filming of Avengers: Age of Ultron in 2015.

Elizabeth Olsen, who joined the MCU as Wanda Maximoff in that film, recalled being initially intimidated by Renner's "dryness" and his tendency to "not sugarcoat things." Olsen was struggling to figure out her character's powers and felt overwhelmed, but it was Renner who helped her settle into the role.

Renner advised Olsen to focus on something tangible, like her character's family, to ground herself in the chaos of the MCU. This advice proved invaluable, and Olsen and Renner have continued to work together in subsequent Marvel films, including Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Endgame. Additionally, the two collaborated on the 2017 film Wind River, outside of the MCU.