Marvel's Hawkeye Star Jeremy Renner 'Angry' About Being Brought Back to Life

Max Sterling, 5/22/2025Jeremy Renner reflects on his near-fatal snowplow accident, revealing his surprising dissatisfaction with being revived after a peaceful experience beyond life. In his upcoming memoir, he explores this transformation and the newfound value he places on relationships and love over material wealth.

Let that sink in for a moment.

Speaking on Kelly Ripa's "Let's Talk Off Camera" podcast (which, let's face it, has become 2025's go-to confessional for Hollywood's elite), Renner described what can only be called a cosmic vacation from his corporeal form. "It's a wonderful, wonderful relief to be removed from your body," he shared, sounding more like a metaphysical guru than the action star we've come to know. "The most exhilarating peace you could ever feel."

The incident that sparked this existential revelation? Picture this: New Year's Day 2023, Lake Tahoe. A 14,000-pound snowcat (think mechanical beast, not fluffy feline) decided to play crush-the-superhero. Renner, in a moment of real-life heroism that would've made his MCU character proud, had attempted to save his nephew from the vehicle's path. The result? Thirty-plus broken bones, a liver that looked like it had gone through a cheese grater, and a lung that decided to take an impromptu vacation.

But here's where things get weird — like, multiverse-level weird.

Renner wasn't just unconscious; he was... elsewhere. And apparently, elsewhere is pretty darn nice. So nice, in fact, that when medical professionals pulled off their own version of a superhero rescue, our man was less than thrilled. "I didn't want to come back," he admits, describing his return to consciousness with the disappointment of someone who's had their Netflix binge interrupted. "I remember, and I was brought back and I was so pissed off."

The experience has transformed Renner's worldview faster than a Marvel movie montage. Gone are the days of conventional investment strategies — no more stock portfolios or bond markets for this enlightened soul. Instead, he's going all-in on what he calls the only true currency: relationships and love. (Warren Buffett might disagree, but when was the last time Warren took a spiritual journey courtesy of a snowplow?)

His upcoming memoir, "My Next Breath" — which publishing insiders are already buzzing about as 2025's potential sleeper hit — promises to delve deeper into this transformation. The title itself nods to those 45 excruciating minutes when each inhalation was a victory, as first responders raced against time and terrain to reach him.

The accident itself stemmed from what Renner describes as a "tiny but monumental" oversight — forgetting to engage the parking brake or disengage the steel tracks. It's the kind of small detail that separates an ordinary day from one that rewrites your entire existence. Rather like forgetting to check if your superhero suit is machine washable, but with significantly higher stakes.

Now back at work on projects including "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" (which, given his recent experience, hits differently), Renner embodies a peculiar paradox: a man who's simultaneously more grounded yet somehow more ethereal than ever before. His story challenges our comfortable assumptions about mortality, consciousness, and what really matters when you've had a peek behind the cosmic curtain.

Perhaps the most intriguing part? He might just be onto something. After all, in a world obsessed with digital currencies and virtual assets, Renner's new investment strategy — banking on love and shared experiences — feels refreshingly analog. Though it's probably safe to assume his financial advisor is having kittens.

Death, it turns out, has a PR problem. At least according to Marvel star Jeremy Renner, who recently dropped a bombshell that's making even the most hardened skeptics scratch their heads. The Hawkeye actor — fresh from his brush with mortality after a catastrophic snowplow accident — claims he was actually ticked off about being yanked back to the land of the living.Let that sink in for a moment.Speaking on Kelly Ripa's "Let's Talk Off Camera" podcast (which, let's face it, has become 2025's go-to confessional for Hollywood's elite), Renner described what can only be called a cosmic vacation from his corporeal form. "It's a wonderful, wonderful relief to be removed from your body," he shared, sounding more like a metaphysical guru than the action star we've come to know. "The most exhilarating peace you could ever feel."The incident that sparked this existential revelation? Picture this: New Year's Day 2023, Lake Tahoe. A 14,000-pound snowcat (think mechanical beast, not fluffy feline) decided to play crush-the-superhero. Renner, in a moment of real-life heroism that would've made his MCU character proud, had attempted to save his nephew from the vehicle's path. The result? Thirty-plus broken bones, a liver that looked like it had gone through a cheese grater, and a lung that decided to take an impromptu vacation.But here's where things get weird — like, multiverse-level weird.Renner wasn't just unconscious; he was... elsewhere. And apparently, elsewhere is pretty darn nice. So nice, in fact, that when medical professionals pulled off their own version of a superhero rescue, our man was less than thrilled. "I didn't want to come back," he admits, describing his return to consciousness with the disappointment of someone who's had their Netflix binge interrupted. "I remember, and I was brought back and I was so pissed off."The experience has transformed Renner's worldview faster than a Marvel movie montage. Gone are the days of conventional investment strategies — no more stock portfolios or bond markets for this enlightened soul. Instead, he's going all-in on what he calls the only true currency: relationships and love. (Warren Buffett might disagree, but when was the last time Warren took a spiritual journey courtesy of a snowplow?)His upcoming memoir, "My Next Breath" — which publishing insiders are already buzzing about as 2025's potential sleeper hit — promises to delve deeper into this transformation. The title itself nods to those 45 excruciating minutes when each inhalation was a victory, as first responders raced against time and terrain to reach him.The accident itself stemmed from what Renner describes as a "tiny but monumental" oversight — forgetting to engage the parking brake or disengage the steel tracks. It's the kind of small detail that separates an ordinary day from one that rewrites your entire existence. Rather like forgetting to check if your superhero suit is machine washable, but with significantly higher stakes.Now back at work on projects including "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" (which, given his recent experience, hits differently), Renner embodies a peculiar paradox: a man who's simultaneously more grounded yet somehow more ethereal than ever before. His story challenges our comfortable assumptions about mortality, consciousness, and what really matters when you've had a peek behind the cosmic curtain.Perhaps the most intriguing part? He might just be onto something. After all, in a world obsessed with digital currencies and virtual assets, Renner's new investment strategy — banking on love and shared experiences — feels refreshingly analog. Though it's probably safe to assume his financial advisor is having kittens.