Filmmaker Yi Zhou has come forward with allegations of misconduct against actor Jeremy Renner. She claimed that he shared inappropriate images and later threatened her after being confronted. Zhou, who worked with Renner on two upcoming projects, shared her accusations in a series of social media posts.
Jeremy Renner faces ‘misconduct’ allegations from filmmaker Yi Zhou
The Hawkeye star has been accused of misconduct by Chinese filmmaker Yi Zhou, who recently collaborated with him on two projects, Chronicles of Disney and Stardust Future.
Zhou shared her allegations in a series of social media posts on Instagram, claiming that Jeremy Renner sent her explicit photos. Moreover, he later threatened her after she confronted him about his behavior.
In her statement, Zhou said that Renner initially contacted her directly in June and sent a “string of unwanted/unsolicited pornographic images of himself.” She alleged that when she addressed his behavior privately, he responded by threatening to “call immigration or ICE” on her.
According to Zhou, this exchange left her feeling upset and intimidated. She wrote, “Such behavior is unacceptable and emblematic of the imbalance of power that continues to harm women in our industry.”
The 37-year-old filmmaker also shared screenshots that she claimed were of her conversations with Renner. Additionally, she included messages from friends who expressed concern for her well-being.
Previously, speaking with the Daily Mail, Yi Zhou alleged that Jeremy Renner became intoxicated and aggressive during a meeting about Chronicles of Disney at his home in Reno, Nevada, saying she locked herself in a bathroom out of fear.
Zhou told the outlet that she and the Mayor of Kingstown actor developed a romantic relationship before working together. However, she alleged that he later denied the relationship publicly and refused to promote their films.
“No woman, filmmaker, or creative should have to work under such emotional and psychological pressure while trying to protect her name and the integrity of her work,” Zhou added in her Instagram post.
Meanwhile, Jeremy Renner has not yet responded publicly to the allegations.
Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon.net.
