Marvel star Jeremy Renner accused of threatening to call ICE on Chinese film partner: ‘Scared for my life’

Marvel Star Jeremy Renner Accused of Threats and Misconduct by Filmmaker

Chinese filmmaker Yi Zhou has made serious allegations against actor Jeremy Renner, known for his role in "Hawkeye." Zhou, 34, publicly accused the 54-year-old actor of threatening to report her to ICE and sending her unsolicited explicit images.

Accusations of Threats and Unwanted Images

Zhou claimed that Renner reached out to her via direct message and WhatsApp in June 2025 with a series of unwanted pornographic photos. Despite this, the two eventually entered a romantic relationship and collaborated on two film projects.

Incident During Documentary Meeting

According to Zhou, during a meeting about their documentary Chronicles Of Disney at Renner’s home in Reno, Nevada, the actor became deeply intoxicated and angry.

“I was discussing about the doc logistics, then he drank a bottle of wine alone and got angry and angry yelling for two hours,”

She said she had to share her location with family and colleagues for safety and lock herself in a room, fearing for her life.

“I had to lock myself in a room to be safe praying he would not come into the room at night as he was really angry. I did not say a word, I was so scared for my life.”

Zhou reassured a colleague that she would be safe staying at Renner’s place, while the Daily Mail published alleged texts Zhou sent to Disney colleagues during the episode.

Film Collaboration Background

Summary

Yi Zhou accuses Jeremy Renner of sending unsolicited pornography, threatening her with immigration enforcement, and creating a frightening environment during a project meeting, raising serious concerns about their working relationship.

Author’s summary: Filmmaker Yi Zhou accuses Jeremy Renner of threatening behavior and sending explicit images, revealing a troubled partnership marked by fear and conflict during their film collaboration.

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