Actor Jeremy Renner opened up about his remarkable recovery journey following his near-fatal snow plow accident during a recent appearance at Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Film Festival.
The Marvel star, who suffered blunt chest trauma and 30 broken bones in January 2023, shared candid details about his experience. "I'm 25% titanium now," Renner joked, making a playful reference to his Marvel co-star Iron Man.
Nearly two years after the incident that left him fighting for his life, Renner reflected on the profound impact of his recovery. "I did die, and I came back for a reason," he revealed, noting that he's currently writing a book about his experience.
The "Hawkeye" actor expressed deep gratitude for the worldwide support he received during his recovery. "I'm forever grateful for all the love and support I've gotten from people all around the world, even those I never knew existed," he said.
During the talk, Renner also discussed his musical endeavors, highlighting a particularly meaningful song titled "Wait" from his "Love and Titanium" album. The song was inspired by his first words to his daughter after the accident, promising her he would get better if she waited for him.
The actor has already returned to work, filming the third season of Paramount+'s "Mayor of Kingstown" and completing his first post-accident film role in Rian Johnson's upcoming "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery."
Despite the severity of his injuries, including 38 broken bones, Renner maintains a positive outlook. "The terrible things that kind of happen in a crushing injury, that's so nothing at the end of it," he reflected, emphasizing how the experience has reinforced what truly matters in his life.
The two-time Oscar nominee, known for his roles in "The Hurt Locker" and "The Town," continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience in both his recovery and career progression.
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