Amid harassment accusations that have him at the center of controversy; Jeremy Renner is in the news again after his defense team’s reaction. The actor warned director Zhou Yi: Potential multi-million dollar lawsuit If images or sounds are used without permission in a future movie.
Disputes arise from: Harassment charges filed against Renner by Chinese filmmakerin which he also claimed that the actor had agreed to take part in a film made with artificial intelligence. However, the project sparked new controversy. Through his lawyer, Jeremy warned Zhou: If his image or voice is used in the movie, he will take legal action.as their agreement only covered the documentary they made together.
In a letter published by professional Hollywood media, Jeremy Renner’s lawyer stated bluntly:you have no personal relationship with my client“Aside from one very brief and completely consensual encounter in July 2025.” In this way, the representatives of the actors denied a close relationship as interpreted by the filmmakers..
Furthermore, the lawyer asserted that It’s “false” that Renner narrated an animated movie made with artificial intelligence. “Aside from the Disney documentary, my client has no knowledge of, nor has he volunteered to participate in, any AI-generated animation or other projects with you,” he warned in the letter. And if the director insists on using her name, image or voice in other projects, he added: “I will be liable for millions of dollars in damages for misusing my client’s valuable publicity rights.”.
Recently, Chinese film director Yi Zhou shared a series of screenshots on social networks and said: Show intimate messages and photos sent by actor Jeremy Renner. These publications were published immediately after the filmmakers. Publicly denounce being a victim of harassment or intimidation. “With deep regret, sadness and disappointment, I am forced to reveal the truth I have kept secret for too long. For the past few months, I have lived in fear for my safety and in deep pain over the treatment I received,” Chou said in a statement.
The director said the first accusation occurred a week ago. When he published several hashtagged messages on Instagram asking for the interpretation to be “cancelled.” the avengers. She explains that it all started when Renner contacted her in June after they met for an interview for a documentary. Mr. Zhou has since declared: The actor sent him a “series of unsolicited pornographic images” And over time, they maintained a brief consensual bond. “He convinced me of his sincerity by saying he had been single for a long time and was open to a serious relationship. “I believed in Him, the power of love, and the possibility of salvation.”said the director.
In the released capture, messages can be seen being exchanged between the two. In it, the filmmaker calls him a “pig” and the actor responds with threats related to his immigration status.. In a statement to daily mailMr. Chou claimed that he “has a collection of photographs and photos.” GIF that Renner would have sent him “pornography” without his consent. “I didn’t look for him. He followed me. I didn’t even know his name and I’d never seen any of his movies.”. He used me, he negated me, he negated our work,” he concluded.
The actor spoke out in defense of himself in the North American media through a representative. TMZ: “The accusations being made are completely inaccurate and false.”. “Mr. Chou relentlessly and aggressively harassed my client for months, with the exception of one brief encounter on July 12, 2025, with no response in return. My client maintains that their relationship was consensual,” the statement continued.
“Mr. Zhou claims that he unsolicitedly sent her photos and threatened her.” They are simply retaliation for rejecting his romantic advances and not promoting his projects.“he added.
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