Jeremy Renner Tapped to Take Over Mission: Impossible Series

Jeremy Renner Tapped to Take Over Mission: Impossible Series: "

Jeremy Renner continues to climb Hollywood's list of rising stars this year as he's gained a spot on The Avengers team and will be joining Tom Cruise and company in the latest Mission: Impossible adventure. Now, for the actor's latest achievement, we learn that Renner's Mission: Impossible days may span well past the fourth film in the series, currently titled Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol. Even back when Renner was first cast alongside Tom Cruise, some people speculated that he might be positioned to take over the reins of the franchise. Now, in an interview with MTV, Renner has confirmed that that's exactly the case:


'It's a franchise to potentially take over,' he said. 'I can't predict the future and what they want, but that's certainly the idea.' So, depending on how well the next installment fairs at the box office, we may very well see Renner in charge of future missions... that are impossible.

While this news doesn't exactly come as a surprise, I'll be curious to see how people react to it. The Mission: Impossible series has always come across as a vehicle for Tom Cruise more than anything else, so to take him out of the equation might be a tricky proposition. On one hand, Cruise's popularity has dwindled over the past few years, so his eventual absence might not make that much difference. On the other hand, I think Cruise still carries enough star power that not having him around could make for a tough sell. What are your thoughts on this news? Is Jeremy Renner a worthy choice to take over the series? Can the franchise still prosper without Tom Cruise?"

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Jeremy Renner in Talks to Play Snake Plissken?

Jeremy Renner in Talks to Play Snake Plissken?: "

The remake of John Carpenter's Escape from New York has been floating around Hollywood for a few years now, with both Brett Ratner and Len Wiseman once attached to direct, and Gerard Butler signed on to star. Fortunately that version of the film eventually fell apart, but earlier this year New Line decided to pick up the pieces and start all over again by hiring Breck Eisner (The Crazies) to helm it. While that choice seems to have gone over well with fans, the big question has always been, who can they possibly get to replace Kurt Russell in the iconic role of Snake Plissken? Well, this week, we might finally have the answer... Jeremy Renner anyone?

According to Bloody Disgusting, The Hurt Locker star has been in close talks for the lead role in this new take on Escape from New York. Although it's unclear just how reliable the scoop is, they did update their post clarifying that it's 'VERY early and a premature announcement.' In other words, nothing is set in stone as of yet. However, there's no denying that Renner is in high demand right now; he also has upcoming roles in The Avengers and Mission: Impossible 4, along with P.T. Anderson's The Master.

I have to admit that with the possibility of Renner wearing the eye patch, for the first time I find myself thinking that this remake could actually work. He can turn on the attitude and machismo when he needs to, but he can also act. His recent performance in The Town proved that The Hurt Locker was not a one time thing. It seems to me that he could make the remake a little more realistic and believable than the original, while also having some fun with it. What do you think, is Jeremy Renner the right choice to play the new Snake Plissken?"