Jeremy Renner, famous for his roles in “The Town,” the Jason Bourne films, and as Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, attended the Penguins and Ottawa Senators game on Sunday at PPG Paints Arena. During the visit, he conducted an interview where he shared his admiration for Sidney Crosby and the city of Pittsburgh.
Renner reflected on his brief attempt at a hockey career, saying, “My mom had signed me up for a hockey league and the day I was supposed to go to play the hockey rink burned down. That was the beginning and end of my hockey career.”
Speaking about Pittsburgh, Renner likened it to his hometown, Modesto, California. “The community is fantastic,” he remarked. “Salt-of-the-Earth people, real people. Big hearts. And they love their sports.”
He expressed admiration for Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, who recently secured his 20th consecutive season with at least a point per game. “What a legend this guy is,” said Renner. “Just to be able to be in his presence and watch him play is a great honor I think.”
When asked which superhero Crosby might portray in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Renner jokingly suggested, “He might play Hawkeye! His scoring points pretty much every game. He passed Gretzky in that. Pretty amazing. So I’m gonna say he’d play my character,” ending with a smile.
