Jeremy Renner, who is 53 years old, talked about a time when he had a snowplow accident. He shared the story with James Corden on SiriusXM’s This Life of Mine. Renner expressed gratitude for his friend Anthony Mackie, who rushed to see him in the hospital after the accident. Renner and Mackie have worked together in movies like The Hurt Locker and the Avengers series.

Renner mentioned that even though they don’t talk or hang out a lot due to busy schedules and being parents, the bond they share is always there. He emphasized the strong connection they formed while working on The Hurt Locker, a movie about soldiers in the Iraq War.

Renner, Mackie, and another actor, Brian Geraghty, who was also part of The Hurt Locker, share a special friendship. Renner reflected on how their connection goes beyond just being colleagues and how they’ve influenced his life in unexpected ways.

Renner recalled Mackie being the first person he saw when he woke up after the accident. He highlighted the close bond they developed while filming The Hurt Locker in Jordan in 2007. Renner described the shared experience as life-changing and something he values in his relationships.

Despite the challenging time after the accident on January 1, 2023, Renner has moved forward. He’s working on a series called Mayor of Kingstown for Paramount+ and even released an album called Love and Titanium, inspired by the events of the past year. Renner is cautiously approaching his return to acting, taking things one step at a time.